John Brown's Headquarters · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dargan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dargan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dargan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dargan
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Dargan
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Dargan runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dargan adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dargan’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dargan adults…
Dargan runs above MD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Dargan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Dargan
No hospital or community health center in Dargan 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 Dargan; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dargan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Dargan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dargan runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Dargan 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.
Dargan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Dargan adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dargan
Why doesn’t Dargan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dargan.
What hospital is closest to Dargan?
Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Dargan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dargan?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SCH Behavioral Health in Charles Town, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dargan.
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.