Ida May · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Chance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chance
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Chance
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), about twice the Maryland rate. Cancer is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Chance runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Chance adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Chance
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), 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 Chance’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chance adults…
Chance runs above MD on 8 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Chance
No hospital or community health center in Chance 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 Chance; ≈ 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 Chance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Chance adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Chance 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.
13.8% of Chance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Chance and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dames Quarter | — | — | — | — | |
| Deal Island | — | — | — | — |
Dames Quarter and Deal Island: 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 Chance adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chance
Why doesn’t Chance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chance.
What hospital is closest to Chance?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Chance’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 Chance.
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.