Where Carlos residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carlos, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carlos. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carlos
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Carlos
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Carlos runs above Maryland on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Carlos
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More Carlos adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), 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 Carlos’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Carlos adults…
Carlos runs above MD on 9 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 Carlos
No hospital or community health center in Carlos 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 Carlos; ≈ 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 Carlos adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Carlos adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Carlos runs above Maryland.
3 in 10 Carlos 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.
10.9% of Carlos adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Carlos and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | — | — | — | — |
Midlothian: 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 Carlos adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carlos
Why doesn’t Carlos have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carlos.
What hospital is closest to Carlos?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Carlos’ 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 Carlos?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carlos.
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.