Where Bivalve residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bivalve, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bivalve. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bivalve
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Bivalve
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.6%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Bivalve runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Bivalve keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Bivalve adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 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 Bivalve’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bivalve adults…
Bivalve runs above MD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bivalve 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.
9.2% of Bivalve adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Bivalve
No hospital or community health center in Bivalve 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 Bivalve; ≈ 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 Bivalve adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bivalve runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Bivalve 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.
Bivalve and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesterville | — | — | — | — | |
| Tyaskin | — | — | — | — |
Jesterville and Tyaskin: 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 Bivalve adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bivalve
Why doesn’t Bivalve have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bivalve.
What hospital is closest to Bivalve?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Bivalve’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bivalve.
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.