Photo: Bohemian Baltimore · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cecilton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cecilton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cecilton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cecilton
Cecilton is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (75.1% vs 79.2%), cholesterol checks (86.1% vs 89.6%), colon screening (59.3% vs 68.2%) and mammograms (73.3% vs 80.7%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Cecilton
1 in 6 adults are in frequent mental distress (18%), vs 15% across Maryland. Depression is above the state too: 23%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Cecilton
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.3%), vs 10.9% 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 Cecilton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cecilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Cecilton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cecilton runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Cecilton 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Cecilton adults…
Cecilton runs above MD on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cecilton
No hospital or community health center in Cecilton 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 Cecilton; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Cecilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Cecilton 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 Cecilton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cecilton
Why doesn’t Cecilton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cecilton.
What hospital is closest to Cecilton?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown in Chestertown, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Cecilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cecilton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Angelica Nursery Migrant Camp in Kennedyville, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cecilton.
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.