Friendship United Methodist Church, Old · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eden is healthier than 55%
Eden differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eden
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Eden
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Eden runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Eden
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Eden
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Eden is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eden is healthier than 11%. Against the 2,261 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Eden’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Eden’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eden is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Eden’s median household income is $39,559; among the 2,261 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Eden compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Eden adults…
Eden runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Eden residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Eden
No hospital or community health center in Eden 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 Eden; ≈ 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 Eden adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Eden runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Eden 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.
23.3% of Eden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Eden and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eden adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eden
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eden is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Eden’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eden | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.5%23.3–29.9 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15–19.2 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%34.4–47.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.6%16.3–20.9 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.4%45.4–53.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.6%38.7–46.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.8%32.3–39.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.4–12.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.2 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.3–22.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%15.6–21.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.7%29–38.4 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13%10.7–15.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%37.4–49.2 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8–11.6 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.1–84.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.5%49.9–57.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.8–90 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.5–73.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.3–83 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.1–24.5 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28–37.7 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22.7–30.1 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.6%20.2–27.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.2%15.7–20.9 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.4%11.7–15.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.3%20.1–26.8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.9–40.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%18.1–23.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 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 Eden
Is Eden a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eden is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eden?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 47.4%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eden?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Eden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eden have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.6%), 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 Eden more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eden.
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.