University Park Historic District (Boundary Increase) · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, University Park is healthier than 23%
University Park differs from Maryland on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for University Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in University Park
Against towns with similar incomes, University Park’s lead shrinks
University Park is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 23% of the 925 towns with similar household incomes ($156K–$259K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
University Park adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.2% vs 34.3%), frequent mental distress (11.6% vs 15%), lack of emotional support (17.6% vs 24.2%) and depression (17% vs 19.4%) all run below Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
University Park is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is College Park (B+). Around town ↓
University Park keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.4% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
University Park is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 University Park’s likely range.
What’s behind University Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University Park is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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). University Park’s median household income is $207,500; among the 925 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($156K–$259K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
How University Park adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, University Park does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 University Park 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.
University Park and the towns around it
University Park has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | A | 33.1% | 10.5% | 7% | CDC place |
| Hyattsville | B+ | 39% | 11% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Adelphi | C | 41.2% | 14.2% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| College Park | B+ | 32.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Riverdale Park | C | 42% | 13.8% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of University Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 University Park adults…
University Park runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near University Park
No hospital or community health center in University Park 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 University Park; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of University Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of University Park adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for University Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, University Park is better than Maryland on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside University Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | University Park | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.1%11.2–15.3 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 15% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%29.5–36.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%30.7–35.7 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%36.1–41.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.3–27.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.3%2.7–3.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7%5.3–8.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%14.7–20 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.8–16.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%31.8–38 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.2–8.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.9–79.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%66.6–71.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%89.9–92.7 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.3–78.3 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%70–75.8 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%73.1–82.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.9–19 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%26.2–32.6 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%15.4–20.2 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%6.9–11 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.7–9.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.3%4–7.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.9%18.2–23.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%7.6–10.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.2–5.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3 | 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 University Park
Is University Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, University Park is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in University Park?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 36.5%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to University Park?
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr in Lanham, 4.3 miles in a straight line from University Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in University Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.4%), 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 University Park 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 University Park.
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.