Where Dames Quarter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dames Quarter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dames Quarter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dames Quarter
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dames Quarter
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), about twice the Maryland rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Dames Quarter runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dames Quarter
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More Dames Quarter adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), 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 Dames Quarter’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dames Quarter adults…
Dames Quarter runs above MD on 9 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Dames Quarter
No hospital or community health center in Dames Quarter 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 Dames Quarter; ≈ 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 Dames Quarter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Dames Quarter adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
3 in 10 Dames Quarter 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.
12.1% of Dames Quarter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Dames Quarter and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance | — | — | — | — | |
| Deal Island | — | — | — | — |
Chance 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 Dames Quarter adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dames Quarter
Why doesn’t Dames Quarter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dames Quarter.
What hospital is closest to Dames Quarter?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Dames Quarter’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 Dames Quarter.
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.