Fort Frederick State Park · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Big Pool residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Pool, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Pool. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Pool
Depression runs high in Big Pool
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.1%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Fewer Big Pool adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Big Pool’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Pool adults…
Big Pool runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Big Pool adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Big Pool
No hospital or community health center in Big Pool 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 Big Pool; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Big Pool adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Big Pool adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Big Pool runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Big Pool 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.
Big Pool and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernstville | — | — | — | — |
Ernstville: 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 Big Pool adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Pool
Why doesn’t Big Pool have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Pool.
What hospital is closest to Big Pool?
Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Big Pool’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Pool.
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.