Within Maryland, Woodlawn is healthier than 14% of graded towns
Woodlawn differs from Maryland on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodlawn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodlawn
1 in 4 working-age adults in Woodlawn has no health insurance
23.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Woodlawn
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 15.4% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Woodlawn
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.3%), vs 15.4% across Maryland. Housing insecurity (24.3% vs 13.5%) and no reliable transportation (12.3% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 18.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Woodlawn’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B−.
What’s behind Woodlawn’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodlawn is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns, #224 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Woodlawn’s median household income is $93,438; among the 9,525 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 17%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Woodlawn compares well: arthritis, 21.7% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.4% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.1% (U.S. 6.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodlawn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.1% of Woodlawn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Woodlawn adults…
Woodlawn runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Woodlawn residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Woodlawn
No hospital or community health center in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Woodlawn adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Woodlawn runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Woodlawn 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.
Woodlawn and the towns around it
Woodlawn’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn | C+ | 42.6% | 14.7% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| East Riverdale | C− | 43.2% | 14.1% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| New Carrollton | C+ | 43.3% | 14.6% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Landover Hills | C+ | 41.9% | 13.4% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Landover | C | 45.6% | 15.1% | 13.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodlawn adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodlawn
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodlawn is better than Maryland on 5 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Woodlawn’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodlawn | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%22.5–27.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.6–15.5 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%38.6–46.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13.3–16.2 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%32.9–37.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.7–37.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.7%20–23.5 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.4%4–4.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%13–18.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32%28.9–35.1 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.8–15.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.7%41.2–48.1 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.5%20.4–26.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.9%70–75.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%46.7–52.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.4–87.8 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.1%69.6–74.3 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.2%59–65.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%72.1–81.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15%13.2–16.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 38.2%34.9–41.8 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.5%26.6–32.7 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.3%25–31.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.3%21.6–27.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.8–13.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%15.6–20.6 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%27.4–33.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.5–16.8 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 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 Woodlawn
Is Woodlawn a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodlawn is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #224 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodlawn?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.6% and 46.5%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodlawn?
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr in Lanham, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Woodlawn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodlawn have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.4–26.6%), 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn.
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.