On CDC estimates, Cresaptown is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Cresaptown differs from Maryland on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cresaptown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cresaptown
Smoking is more common in Cresaptown
22.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across Maryland (about twice the Maryland rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cresaptown
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Cresaptown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), 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 Cresaptown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Cresaptown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cresaptown is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns, #253 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 39% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Cresaptown’s median household income is $68,370; among the 10,373 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cresaptown compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.6% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Cresaptown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Cresaptown adults…
Cresaptown runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Cresaptown residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Cresaptown
No hospital or community health center in Cresaptown 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 Cresaptown; ≈ 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 Cresaptown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cresaptown runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Cresaptown 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.
24.2% of Cresaptown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Cresaptown 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresaptown | D | 42.9% | 13.6% | 22.4% | CDC place |
| Bel Air | D | 37% | 14.3% | 20% | CDC place |
| Potomac Park | — | — | — | — |
Potomac Park: 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 Cresaptown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cresaptown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cresaptown is better than Maryland on 2 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Cresaptown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cresaptown | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%21.8–29.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.9–16.8 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.1–21.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%38.1–47.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12–15.4 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%38.3–44.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.6–36.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25%22.7–27.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7–9.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19%16.1–22.3 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.4%18.7–26.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%29.6–39.1 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.8–19.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49.7%45.3–54.1 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%10.7–17.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.7–80 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.3%47–53.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81–86 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.2%65.9–72.4 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.7%51.4–60.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%68.6–80.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%33.6–42.8 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 34.1%29.8–38.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.5%22.5–32.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23%19.1–26.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.3%12.9–17.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%10.6–15 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.2%19.5–29 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.1–39 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.2–16.5 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%14.8–20 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cresaptown
Is Cresaptown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cresaptown is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health, #253 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cresaptown?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 47.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cresaptown?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Cresaptown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cresaptown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–17.5%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Cresaptown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cresaptown.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.