Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Crisfield is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Crisfield differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Crisfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crisfield
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Crisfield
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Crisfield runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crisfield
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Crisfield adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Crisfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Crisfield is healthier than 20%. Against the 5,845 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 48%. Health Grade ↓
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 Crisfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Crisfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crisfield is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #247 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 42% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Crisfield’s median household income is $50,139; among the 5,845 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where Crisfield compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Crisfield adults…
Crisfield runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crisfield 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Crisfield
No hospital or community health center in Crisfield 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 Crisfield; ≈ 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 Crisfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Crisfield runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Crisfield 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.
20% of Crisfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Crisfield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crisfield | C− | 38% | 15.8% | 16.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Crisfield adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Crisfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Crisfield is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Crisfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Crisfield | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21–27.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–18.2 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%31.9–44.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.8–18 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46%42–50.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.1%37.1–45.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%31.2–38.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.6–18.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.1–19.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.6%28–37.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.6–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%36.9–48.6 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.3–12.1 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.8–84.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%49.1–56.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.3–90.6 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.2–82.4 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.7–70.2 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.9–83.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.6–25 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%28.6–38.6 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.2–30 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%17.5–24.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.7%14.1–19.4 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%9.8–13.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%8.9–12 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20%16.6–23.5 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.6–39.5 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.1%16.7–21.8 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 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 Crisfield
Is Crisfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Crisfield is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #247 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Crisfield?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 44.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Crisfield?
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Crisfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Crisfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.1%), 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 Crisfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crisfield.
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.