Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Aquasco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aquasco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aquasco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aquasco
Stroke, cancer and arthritis run high in Aquasco
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.5%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Aquasco runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Aquasco, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. 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 Aquasco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Aquasco adults…
Aquasco runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aquasco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Aquasco
No hospital or community health center in Aquasco 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 Aquasco; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Aquasco adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Aquasco does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Aquasco 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.
10.6% of Aquasco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Aquasco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden | B+ | 37.8% | 13.4% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Hughesville | B+ | 39.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aquasco adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aquasco
Why doesn’t Aquasco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aquasco.
What hospital is closest to Aquasco?
Calverthealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Aquasco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aquasco.
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.