Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chewsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chewsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chewsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chewsville
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Chewsville
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 25.1%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Chewsville runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Chewsville is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (58% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (87% vs 89.6%), colon screening (64% vs 68.2%) and mammograms (75.8% vs 80.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Chewsville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.4%), 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 Chewsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chewsville adults…
Chewsville runs above MD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chewsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
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 Chewsville
No hospital or community health center in Chewsville 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 Chewsville; ≈ 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).
How Chewsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chewsville runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Chewsville 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.
13.6% of Chewsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Chewsville 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chewsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chewsville
Why doesn’t Chewsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chewsville.
What hospital is closest to Chewsville?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Chewsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chewsville?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chewsville.
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.