Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Allen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allen
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Allen
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Allen runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Allen, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Allen keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.1% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Allen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Allen adults…
Allen runs above MD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Allen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Allen
No hospital or community health center in Allen 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 Allen; ≈ 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Allen adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
3 in 10 Allen 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Allen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Allen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | D | 40.8% | 18.6% | 18.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Allen adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Allen
Why doesn’t Allen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Allen.
What hospital is closest to Allen?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Allen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Allen?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC - Pa Dental in Princess Anne, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allen.
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.