Berkley Crossroads Historic District · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Darlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Darlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Darlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Darlington
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Darlington
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Darlington runs above Maryland on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Darlington
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
In Darlington, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (Maryland 8.7%), yet 23.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.9% across the state. 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 Darlington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Darlington adults…
Darlington runs above MD on 10 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 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Darlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Darlington
No hospital or community health center in Darlington 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 Darlington; ≈ 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 Darlington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Darlington runs above Maryland.
3 in 10 Darlington 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.
14% of Darlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Darlington 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 Darlington adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Darlington
Why doesn’t Darlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Darlington.
What hospital is closest to Darlington?
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Darlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Darlington?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is West Cecil Health Center in Conowingo, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Darlington.
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.