Photo: Preservation Maryland · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Benedict residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benedict, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Benedict. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benedict
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Benedict
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.4%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Benedict runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Benedict, and more people treating it
45.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Benedict keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (70.8% vs 64.4%). 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 Benedict’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Benedict adults…
Benedict runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Benedict adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Benedict
No hospital or community health center in Benedict 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 Benedict; ≈ 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 Benedict adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Benedict does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Benedict 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.
4.6% of Benedict adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Benedict and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Benedict adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benedict
Why doesn’t Benedict have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Benedict.
What hospital is closest to Benedict?
Calverthealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Benedict’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 Benedict.
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.