Ridgley Methodist Episcopal Church · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWithin Maryland, Summerfield is healthier than 25% of graded towns
Summerfield differs from Maryland on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Summerfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Summerfield
Making ends meet is harder in Summerfield
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Utility shut-off threats (14.2% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (22.7% vs 13.5%) are higher too. 18.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Summerfield is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but only 25% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
More Summerfield adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (29.4%), vs 24.2% across Maryland. Loneliness is above the state too: 38.7%, vs 34.3% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Summerfield
Summerfield runs below Maryland on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.4% vs 7.6%), heart disease (4.4% vs 5.8%) and depression (15.4% vs 19.4%). A young population is part of it: only 11% 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 Summerfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Summerfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Summerfield is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #197 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Summerfield’s median household income is $91,007; among the 9,849 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 38%, 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.
18.6% of Summerfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
How Summerfield adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Summerfield runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Summerfield 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 Summerfield adults…
Summerfield runs below MD on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Summerfield residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Summerfield
No hospital or community health center in Summerfield 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 Summerfield; ≈ 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Summerfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Summerfield and the towns around it
Summerfield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield | B− | 45.1% | 13.9% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Seat Pleasant | C | 46.7% | 17.7% | 13% | CDC place |
| Landover | C | 45.6% | 15.1% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Glenarden | C+ | 45% | 16.2% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Peppermill Village | C+ | 44.8% | 16.1% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Lake Arbor | B+ | 41% | 13.4% | 7.3% | CDC place |
| Cedar Heights | D | 50.5% | 19.9% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Summerfield adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Summerfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Summerfield is better than Maryland on 7 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Summerfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Summerfield | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.7–22.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.1%40.9–49 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.5–15.2 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%36.8–41.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30.2–35.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21.4–25.2 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%4–4.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%9.3–12.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.4–12.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26%23.2–29.1 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.2%10.5–14 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48%44.6–51.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.6–11.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.4–81.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%54.2–59.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.1–90.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71.3–76 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%64.4–70.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.3%79.5–86.6 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.4%13.5–17.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%35.2–42.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%26.2–32.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%21–27.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.7%19.9–25.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.2%12.5–16.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%15.8–21.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.9–29.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.9–14.9 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–8.9 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Summerfield
Is Summerfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Summerfield is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #197 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Summerfield?
CDC estimates 45.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.9% and 49%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Summerfield?
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Summerfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Summerfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–11.9%), 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 Summerfield 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 Summerfield.
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.