Clark's Conveniency · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Edesville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edesville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edesville
Arthritis, stroke and cancer run high in Edesville
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.4%), vs 25.8% across Maryland. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Edesville runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Edesville, and more people treating it
47.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. 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 Edesville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Edesville adults…
Edesville runs above MD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Edesville
No hospital or community health center in Edesville 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 Edesville; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Edesville adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Edesville 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.
13.8% of Edesville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Edesville 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 Edesville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Edesville
Why doesn’t Edesville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edesville.
What hospital is closest to Edesville?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown in Chestertown, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Edesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Edesville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chestertown Health Center in Chestertown, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edesville.
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.