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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Spring, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Spring
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Big Spring
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.9%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 42.2%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Big Spring runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Spring, and more people treating it
47.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Big Spring keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (93.7% vs 89.6%). 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 Big Spring’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Big Spring adults…
Big Spring runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Spring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Big Spring
No hospital or community health center in Big Spring 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 Spring; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Big Spring adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Big Spring does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Big Spring 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.
6.7% of Big Spring adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Big Spring 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 Big Spring adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Spring
Why doesn’t Big Spring 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 Spring.
What hospital is closest to Big Spring?
Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Big Spring’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 Spring.
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.