Where Bowling Green residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bowling Green, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bowling Green. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bowling Green
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Bowling Green
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 27.4%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Bowling Green runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bowling Green
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), about twice the Maryland rate. Habits ↓
More Bowling Green adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
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 Bowling Green’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bowling Green adults…
Bowling Green runs above MD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Bowling Green
No hospital or community health center in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green; ≈ 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 Bowling Green adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Bowling Green adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Bowling Green runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Bowling Green 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.
17.7% of Bowling Green adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Bowling Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumberland | D | 37.8% | 15.1% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Potomac Park: 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 Bowling Green adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bowling Green
Why doesn’t Bowling Green have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bowling Green.
What hospital is closest to Bowling Green?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Bowling Green’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 Bowling Green?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bowling Green.
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.