Melwood Park · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Westphalia is healthier than 15%
Westphalia differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westphalia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westphalia
Against towns with similar incomes, Westphalia’s lead shrinks
Westphalia is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 15% of the 1,931 towns with similar household incomes ($123K–$205K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Westphalia
1 in 6 adults worry about keeping their housing (17.1%), vs 13.5% across Maryland. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 8.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity runs high in Westphalia
2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.3%), vs 35.1% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Westphalia
Westphalia runs below Maryland on six chronic conditions, most of all cancer (4.6% vs 7.6%), heart disease (3.6% vs 5.8%) and COPD (3.7% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 9% 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 Westphalia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Westphalia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westphalia is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #111 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 96% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Westphalia’s median household income is $164,197; among the 1,931 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($123K–$205K), it’s healthier than 15%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Maryland towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Westphalia is healthier than 58% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Out of every 100 Westphalia adults…
Westphalia runs below MD on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Westphalia residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Westphalia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Westphalia
No hospital or community health center in Westphalia 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 Westphalia; ≈ 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Westphalia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Westphalia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westphalia does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Westphalia 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.
Westphalia and the towns around it
Westphalia’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westphalia | A− | 41.3% | 11.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Morningside | B− | 42.6% | 14.4% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Brown Station | B+ | 41.7% | 15.4% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Queensland | B− | 42.8% | 15.6% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Largo | B | 43.4% | 14.4% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Forestville | C+ | 45.9% | 16.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Andrews AFB | A | 34.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Marlboro Village | A− | 42.3% | 11.6% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westphalia adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westphalia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westphalia is better than Maryland on 14 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Westphalia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westphalia | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.3%37.3–45.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%33.3–38.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%29.9–35 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.2%19.3–23 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6.8–9.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.9–23.5 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 13%11.2–14.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.5%41.2–47.9 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.7–9.9 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.7–81.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.6–68.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.4%90.2–92.5 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.8–75.8 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%67.3–73.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85%81.4–88.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%32.3–39.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%23.2–29.6 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.7%13.7–19.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%14.5–20.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.7–12 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9–14 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%18.9–23.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%9.1–11.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Westphalia
Is Westphalia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westphalia is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #111 of 261 in Maryland. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westphalia?
CDC estimates 41.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.3% and 45.2%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westphalia?
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Westphalia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westphalia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.9%), 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 Westphalia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westphalia.
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.