Photo: Mellowcream · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Maryland, Easton is healthier than 37% of graded towns
Easton differs from Maryland on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Easton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Easton
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Easton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. COPD is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Easton runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Maryland sets a high bar
Easton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, but only 37% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Easton has a top-rated hospital
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Easton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Easton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Easton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #164 of 261 in Maryland. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Easton’s median household income is $74,653; among the 10,861 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Easton adults…
Easton runs above MD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Easton is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Easton as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Easton
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Easton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Easton; ≈ 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.
6.6 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Easton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Easton adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Easton 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.
12.1% of Easton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Easton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | B | 30.8% | 12.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Easton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Easton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Easton is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Easton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Easton | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.6–22.2 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.5–15.6 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.2–16.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%26.2–35.6 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40%36.7–43.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%37.1–44 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.8–34.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.2–12.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7–9 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.7–11.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.7%22.6–29.3 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12–16.8 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%28.1–37 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.2–11.3 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.8–84.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.8–70.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.8 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%68.6–76.3 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%74.6–85.2 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.3–23.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.7–37.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.6–25.1 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%12.1–16.4 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.4–13.8 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.5–8.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1%10.4–14.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.4%28.3–34.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14–17.9 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.6–14.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Easton
Is Easton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Easton is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #164 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Easton?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 35.6%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Easton?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Easton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Easton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.3%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Easton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Easton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.