Where Eckhart Mines residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eckhart Mines, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eckhart Mines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eckhart Mines
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Eckhart Mines
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Eckhart Mines runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Eckhart Mines
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Eckhart Mines
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). 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 Eckhart Mines’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Eckhart Mines adults…
Eckhart Mines runs above MD on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eckhart Mines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Eckhart Mines
No hospital or community health center in Eckhart Mines 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 Eckhart Mines; ≈ 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 Eckhart Mines adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Eckhart Mines runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Eckhart Mines 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.
16% of Eckhart Mines adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Eckhart Mines and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg | B− | 33.1% | 10.5% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Clarysville | — | — | — | — |
Clarysville: 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 Eckhart Mines adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eckhart Mines
Why doesn’t Eckhart Mines have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eckhart Mines.
What hospital is closest to Eckhart Mines?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Eckhart Mines’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eckhart Mines?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eckhart Mines.
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.