Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Barton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barton
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Barton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Barton runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Barton
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). 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 Barton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Barton adults…
Barton runs above MD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Barton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Barton
No hospital or community health center in Barton 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 Barton; ≈ 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 Barton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Barton runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Barton 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.
15.5% of Barton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Barton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | — | — | — | — |
Moscow: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barton
Why doesn’t Barton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barton.
What hospital is closest to Barton?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Barton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center Westernport in Westernport, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barton.
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.