Within Maryland, Seabrook is healthier than 22% of graded towns
Seabrook differs from Maryland on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seabrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seabrook
Making ends meet is harder in Seabrook
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.1%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (21.2% vs 13.5%) and utility shut-off threats (12.6% vs 8.4%) are higher too. 17.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Seabrook
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 13.6% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Seabrook trails towns with similar incomes
Seabrook is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, and only 26% of the 8,843 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$123K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and depression are less common in Seabrook
Seabrook runs below Maryland on cancer (5% vs 7.6%) and depression (15.1% vs 19.4%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Seabrook’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Seabrook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Seabrook is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #203 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 81% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Seabrook’s median household income is $98,157; among the 8,843 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Seabrook compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.1% (U.S. 6.4%); ever told they have depression, 15.1% (U.S. 20.6%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Seabrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seabrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Seabrook adults…
Seabrook runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Seabrook residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Seabrook
1 hospital in Seabrook, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Seabrook; ≈ 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Seabrook adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Seabrook runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Seabrook 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.
Seabrook and the towns around it
Seabrook’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook | B− | 42% | 14.3% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| New Carrollton | C+ | 43.3% | 14.6% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Greenbelt | B | 40.3% | 12.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| Lanham | B− | 42.1% | 15.4% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Glenn Dale | A− | 38.3% | 12.8% | 7.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Seabrook adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Seabrook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Seabrook is better than Maryland on 5 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Seabrook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Seabrook | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%19.4–23.5 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–13.9 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%38.1–45.8 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.9–15.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%35.6–40.5 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.4–37.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21.6–25.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–12.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.6–5.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.6–15.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.6–12.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%25–30.5 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10.5–14.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.4%41–47.7 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%12–15.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%74.4–79.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%54.1–59.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87–89.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.7–76.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%64.2–70.3 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%76.2–84.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.1%13.3–16.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%34.2–41.3 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%25.6–31.7 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.1%21.3–27.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.2%18.9–23.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%14.9–19.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%25.3–30.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.7–15.6 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%12–14.8 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–8.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 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 Seabrook
Is Seabrook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Seabrook is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #203 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Seabrook?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 45.8%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Seabrook?
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr in Lanham, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Seabrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Seabrook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–15.8%), 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 Seabrook 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 Seabrook.
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.