Photo: United States Census Bureau / Oficina del Censo de los Estados Unidos · Public domainWithin Maryland, Suitland is healthier than 15% of graded towns
Suitland differs from Maryland on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Suitland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Suitland
Making ends meet is harder in Suitland
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.9%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Utility shut-off threats (15.8% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (25.1% vs 13.5%) are higher too. 22.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Suitland
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Suitland adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (30.6%), vs 24.2% across Maryland. Loneliness is above the state too: 39.6%, vs 34.3% across 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 Suitland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Suitland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suitland is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #221 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Suitland’s median household income is $71,585; among the 10,643 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Suitland compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.3% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.8% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.2% of Suitland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Suitland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Suitland adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Suitland runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Suitland 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.
Out of every 100 Suitland adults…
Suitland runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Suitland residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Suitland
No hospital or community health center in Suitland 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 Suitland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Suitland and the towns around it
Suitland’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitland | C+ | 46.5% | 14.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Silver Hill | C | 46.8% | 16.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Forestville | C+ | 45.9% | 16.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Camp Springs | B− | 42.9% | 14.9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Coral Hills | C | 46.2% | 15.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Hillcrest Heights | C+ | 46% | 16.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Suitland adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Suitland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Suitland is better than Maryland on 5 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Suitland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Suitland | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.9–24.5 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.5%42.3–50.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.5–16.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41%38.3–43.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.8–35.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.1%22.2–26.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.8–14.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%11–15.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%25.8–32 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.7%10–13.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49%45.5–52.4 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%10–13.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.3–81.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.4%50.6–56 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.2–89.9 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.8–76.3 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%65.5–71.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%78.4–86 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39.6%36–43.2 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%27.4–33.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.9%24.9–31.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.1%22.3–28 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.8%14–17.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13%11.5–14.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.2%19.4–25.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%25.9–31.5 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 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 Suitland
Is Suitland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Suitland is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #221 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Suitland?
CDC estimates 46.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.3% and 50.4%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Suitland?
United Medical Center in Washington, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Suitland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Suitland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–13.1%), 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 Suitland 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 Suitland.
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.