Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWithin Maryland, Reisterstown is healthier than 25% of graded towns
Reisterstown differs from Maryland on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Reisterstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reisterstown
Maryland sets a high bar
Reisterstown is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but only 25% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Reisterstown
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.6%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. No reliable transportation (10% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 15.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Reisterstown adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.2%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
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 Reisterstown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Reisterstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reisterstown is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #196 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 77% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Reisterstown’s median household income is $85,543; among the 10,341 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Reisterstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Reisterstown adults…
Reisterstown runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Reisterstown
No hospital or community health center in Reisterstown 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 Reisterstown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reisterstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Reisterstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Reisterstown runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Reisterstown adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Reisterstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reisterstown | B− | 35.8% | 13.5% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Owings Mills | B+ | 36.1% | 12% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reisterstown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reisterstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reisterstown is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Reisterstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reisterstown | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%18.3–22.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11.2–13.6 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.7–18.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%32.5–39.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%33.6–38.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%34.3–38.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%24.4–28.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.4–12.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.5–12 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%25.6–30.9 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%35.4–42 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.6–11.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%77.3–81.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%57.1–62.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.8–89.4 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.6–77.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63.8–70.3 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%74.3–83.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%19.2–23.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%32.5–39.1 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.9%24–29.8 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.6%17.3–22 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%15.1–19 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.8–11.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%24.8–29.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.8–14.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.4–15 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Reisterstown
Is Reisterstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reisterstown is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #196 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Reisterstown?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 39.2%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reisterstown?
Northwest Hospital Center in Randallstown, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Reisterstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Reisterstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–11.3%), 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 Reisterstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reisterstown.
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.