Where Eakles Mill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eakles Mill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eakles Mill
Cancer, COPD and depression run high in Eakles Mill
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 23.2%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Eakles Mill runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Eakles Mill
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Fewer Eakles Mill 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 Eakles Mill’s likely range; Eakles Mill’s figures come from ZIP code 21756, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eakles Mill adults…
Eakles Mill runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Eakles Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Eakles Mill
No hospital or community health center in Eakles Mill 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 Eakles Mill; ≈ 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 Eakles Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Eakles Mill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eakles Mill runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Eakles Mill 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.
Eakles Mill 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 Eakles Mill adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Eakles Mill
Why doesn’t Eakles Mill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eakles Mill.
What hospital is closest to Eakles Mill?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Eakles Mill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eakles Mill.
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.