Where Barclay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barclay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barclay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barclay
Dental care lags in Barclay
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 13.7% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Many Barclay adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 8 working-age adults has no health insurance (13%, vs 8.7% across Maryland). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 20.7%, is about level with the state’s 17.9%. Fewer get a yearly checkup: 74.5% vs 79.2%. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Barclay
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), 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 Barclay’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barclay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
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.
Out of every 100 Barclay adults…
Barclay runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Barclay
No hospital or community health center in Barclay 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 Barclay; ≈ 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).
How Barclay adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Barclay runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Barclay 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.
13.4% of Barclay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Barclay 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 Barclay adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barclay
Why doesn’t Barclay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barclay.
What hospital is closest to Barclay?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown in Chestertown, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Barclay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barclay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goldsboro Medical and Dental Center in Goldsboro, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barclay.
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.