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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Accident, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Accident. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Accident
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Accident
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Accident runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Accident
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.3%), vs 15% across Maryland. Depression is above the state too: 22.7%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Accident
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), vs 10.9% 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 Accident’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Accident adults…
Accident runs above MD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Accident adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Accident runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Accident 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.
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.
Care in and near Accident
No hospital or community health center in Accident 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 Accident; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Accident 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.
13.4% of Accident adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Accident and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Accident adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Accident
Why doesn’t Accident have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Accident.
What hospital is closest to Accident?
Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Accident’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Accident.
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. 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.