Sotterley · Photo: Pubdog at en.wikipedia · Public domainWhere Broomes Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Broomes Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Broomes Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Broomes Island
Cancer and arthritis run high in Broomes Island
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.1%), vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Broomes Island runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Broomes Island adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Broomes Island is insured
Only 5.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. 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 Broomes Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Broomes Island adults…
Broomes Island runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Broomes Island is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Broomes Island as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Broomes Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Broomes Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Broomes Island
No hospital or community health center in Broomes Island 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 Broomes Island; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Broomes Island adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Broomes Island does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Broomes Island 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.
Broomes Island 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 Broomes Island adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Broomes Island
Why doesn’t Broomes Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Broomes Island.
What hospital is closest to Broomes Island?
Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Broomes Island’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 Broomes Island?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Baden Medical Service at Leonardtown in Leonardtown, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Broomes Island.
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.