Where Choptank residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Choptank, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Choptank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Choptank
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Choptank
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 37%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Choptank runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Choptank, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Choptank keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.6%). 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 Choptank’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Choptank adults…
Choptank runs above MD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Choptank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Choptank
No hospital or community health center in Choptank 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 Choptank; ≈ 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 Choptank adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Choptank runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Choptank 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.
7.6% of Choptank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Choptank 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 Choptank adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Choptank
Why doesn’t Choptank have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Choptank.
What hospital is closest to Choptank?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Choptank’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 Choptank?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Easton Health Center in Easton, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Choptank.
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.