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Health in Edgemont · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Edgemont residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Edgemont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgemont. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Edgemont

Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Edgemont

1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Edgemont runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

More high blood pressure in Edgemont, and more people treating it

41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓

Fewer Edgemont 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 Edgemont’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Edgemont adults…

Edgemont runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Edgemont adults have had cancer
Maryland: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 11.1–13.5%
Better than MDWorseAbout the sameMaryland
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Edgemont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.

82%Yearly checkupMD 79%
65%Dentist visitMD 64%
90%Cholesterol checkMD 90%
68%Colon screeningMD 68%
79%MammogramMD 81%
81%Taking BP medsMD 77%
1 in 14
working-age adults has no health insurance
Edgemont 7% · Maryland 1 in 11 (8.7%)
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 10
Edgemont adults worry about having enough food
10.4% · MD 15.4%
Better than MD
1 in 12
Edgemont adults worry about keeping their housing
8.5% · MD 13.5%
Better than MD
1 in 19
Edgemont adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
5.4% · MD 8.4%
Better than MD
1 in 17
Edgemont adults lack reliable transportation
5.8% · MD 7.8%
Better than MD

8% of Edgemont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.

Getting care

Care in and near Edgemont

No hospital or community health center in Edgemont itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERWellspan Waynesboro HospitalWaynesboro · 5.3 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyWellspan Waynesboro Hospital★★★★★ · 5.3 miDirections →
+Low-cost careKeystone Rural Health CenterWaynesboro · 4.5 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
4.5 mi
Keystone Rural Health Center
7 sites · nearest in Waynesboro
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
5.3 mi
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital
Waynesboro · ★★★★★
ER
8.1 mi
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown · ★★★★★
ER
9.2 mi
Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown
Hagerstown · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
18.6 mi
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg · ★★★★★
ER
18.9 mi
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Edgemont itself
✓ Dental careEdgemont is not a shortage area
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Edgemont itself

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 Edgemont; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland

Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.

Get no exercise 27.8%MD 23.6%
Sleep under 7 hours 35.9%MD 37.7%
Binge drink 12.7%MD 14.1%
Smoke cigarettes 13.3%MD 10.9%
0%10%20%30%40%
Edgemont, betterEdgemont, worseAbout the sameMaryland
Where Edgemont gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Mind & connection

How Edgemont adults are doing

On 1 of 4 measures, Edgemont runs above Maryland.

1 in 3Edgemont adults feel lonely
32.8% · MD 34.3% · About the same as MD
1 in 5Edgemont adults lack social or emotional support
22.2% · MD 24.2% · About the same as MD
1 in 4Edgemont adults have been diagnosed with depression
22.5% · MD 19.4% · Worse than MD
1 in 7Edgemont adults are in frequent mental distress
14.9% · MD 15% · About the same as MD
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Edgemont adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Around town

Edgemont and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
Greensburg————

Greensburg: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

32.5%

of Edgemont adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs15.9%
Thinking or memory13.3%
Hearing8.3%
Errands alone8%
Vision4.5%
Dressing or bathing3.9%
Maryland

Questions about health in Edgemont

Why doesn’t Edgemont have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Edgemont.

What hospital is closest to Edgemont?

Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Edgemont’s 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 Edgemont?

5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Keystone Medical Associates Waynesboro in Waynesboro, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgemont.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.