Where Bier residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bier, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bier. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bier
Smoking is more common in Bier
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), about twice the Maryland rate. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Bier
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Bier runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Bier
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
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 Bier’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Out of every 100 Bier adults…
Bier runs above MD on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Bier adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bier runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Bier 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.
Care in and near Bier
No hospital or community health center in Bier 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 Bier; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bier adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Bier adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Bier and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlings | — | — | — | — |
Rawlings: 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 Bier adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bier
Why doesn’t Bier have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bier.
What hospital is closest to Bier?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Bier’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 Bier?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bier.
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.