Where Downsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Downsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Downsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Downsville
Cancer and arthritis run high in Downsville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.8%), vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Downsville runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Downsville keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.3% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 89.6%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Downsville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 12 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 Downsville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Downsville adults…
Downsville runs above MD on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Downsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Downsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Downsville
No hospital or community health center in Downsville 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 Downsville; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Downsville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Downsville runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Downsville 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.
Downsville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Downsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Downsville
Why doesn’t Downsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Downsville.
What hospital is closest to Downsville?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Downsville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Downsville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Downsville.
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.