Where Detmold residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Detmold, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Detmold. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Detmold
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Detmold
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Detmold runs above Maryland on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Detmold adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Detmold
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 10.9% 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 Detmold’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Detmold adults…
Detmold 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Detmold
No hospital or community health center in Detmold 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 Detmold; ≈ 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 Detmold adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Detmold adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Detmold runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Detmold 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.
13.9% of Detmold adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Detmold and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikep | — | — | — | — |
Nikep: 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 Detmold adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Detmold
Why doesn’t Detmold have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Detmold.
What hospital is closest to Detmold?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Detmold’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 Detmold?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center Westernport in Westernport, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Detmold.
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.