Concord · Photo: Historic American Buildings Survey / Historic American Engineering Record · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Walker Mill is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Walker Mill differs from Maryland on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walker Mill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walker Mill
Making ends meet is harder in Walker Mill
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29%), about twice the Maryland rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (25% vs 13.5%) are higher too. 24% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Walker Mill
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 16.5% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and obesity run high in Walker Mill
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.4%), vs 12.5% across Maryland. Obesity is also above the state: 47%, vs 35.1% across Maryland. In all, Walker Mill runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Walker Mill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Walker Mill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walker Mill is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #235 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 67% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Walker Mill’s median household income is $88,333; among the 10,143 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 13%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Walker Mill is healthier than 10% of graded towns, against 28% nationally.
Where Walker Mill compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.4% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.6% (U.S. 15.4%); ever told they have depression, 15.3% (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.
24% of Walker Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walker Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Walker Mill adults…
Walker Mill runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walker Mill
No hospital or community health center in Walker Mill 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 Walker Mill; ≈ 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Walker Mill adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Walker Mill runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Walker Mill 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.
Walker Mill and the towns around it
Walker Mill’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Mill | C | 47% | 17.4% | 13% | CDC place |
| Capitol Heights | C | 46.6% | 16.6% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Forestville | C+ | 45.9% | 16.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| District Heights | C | 47% | 17.6% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Coral Hills | C | 46.2% | 15.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Seat Pleasant | C | 46.7% | 17.7% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walker Mill adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walker Mill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walker Mill is better than Maryland on 3 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Walker Mill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walker Mill | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%22.1–26.9 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.6–15.4 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47%42.9–51 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.4%15.8–19 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%42.7–47.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%33.4–38.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.9–30 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.2%11.9–14.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%14–19.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11.3–14.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.2%28.2–34.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.3%44.9–51.7 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%9.9–13.7 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.9–82.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.4%49.7–55 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88–90.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%75.3–79.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63.9–70 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%77.2–85.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.5–17.1 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 39%35.5–42.8 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.4%27.3–33.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29%25.7–32.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25%22.2–28 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24%21–27.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.8–34.4 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%16.1–19.7 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.9–16.1 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%4–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6.2 | 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 Walker Mill
Is Walker Mill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walker Mill is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #235 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walker Mill?
CDC estimates 47% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.9% and 51%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walker Mill?
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Walker Mill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walker Mill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–13.7%), 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 Walker Mill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walker Mill.
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.