Ridge, The · Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Redland is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Redland differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redland
Against towns with similar incomes, Redland’s lead shrinks
Redland is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 4,323 towns with similar household incomes ($99K–$165K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and arthritis are less common in Redland
Redland runs below Maryland on six chronic conditions, most of all obesity (26.5% vs 35.1%), arthritis (19.9% vs 25.8%) and COPD (4.6% vs 5.9%). Conditions ↓
Redland adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.8% vs 15%) and depression (17.4% vs 19.4%) both run below Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Maryland figure falls outside Redland’s likely range.
What’s behind Redland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redland is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #59 of 261 in Maryland. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 68%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Redland’s median household income is $132,153; among the 4,323 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$165K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Redland adults…
Redland runs below MD on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Redland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Redland does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Redland adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Care in and near Redland
No hospital or community health center in Redland itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Redland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Redland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Redland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Redland and the towns around it
Redland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | A | 26.5% | 10.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Derwood | A+ | 22.7% | 10.3% | 5.9% | CDC place |
| Gaithersburg | A | 26.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Washington Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockville | A+ | 24.4% | 9.7% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Flower Hill | A− | 29.1% | 12% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Washington Grove: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redland adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Redland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Redland is better than Maryland on 17 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Redland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Redland | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%15.2–18.6 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.9–12.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.6–14.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.5%23.5–29.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.8–12 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.8–33.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%38–42.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 19.9%18.3–21.5 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.6–5.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%18.6–23.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%12–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%31.4–37.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%73.1–77.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%64.5–69.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.4–90.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.6–76.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%63.4–69.3 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%74.9–83.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%15.6–19.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%30.9–37 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%21.3–26.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.8–14 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6.2–7.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.1%20.9–25.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%10–12.4 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Redland
Is Redland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redland is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #59 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Redland?
CDC estimates 26.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 29.5%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Redland?
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Redland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Redland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.6%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Redland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redland.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.