Photo: Jcantroot · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Elkton is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Elkton trails Maryland on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elkton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkton
Smoking is more common in Elkton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Elkton
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 46% of adults have obesity, vs 35.1% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 24.5%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Elkton runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Elkton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Elkton has a top-rated hospital
Union Hospital of Cecil County is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare. 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 Elkton’s likely range.
What’s behind Elkton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkton is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #256 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 23% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Elkton’s median household income is $58,640; among the 8,548 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Elkton adults…
Elkton runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elkton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Elkton, 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 Elkton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Elkton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elkton runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Elkton 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.
21.8% of Elkton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Elkton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton | D | 46% | 14.9% | 19.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elkton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elkton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elkton is better than Maryland on 0 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Elkton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elkton | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22.4–27.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.3–22.6 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46%41.3–51 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%37.3–43.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%34.3–40.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.9–31 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.9–21.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%17.2–22.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.7%29.9–37.5 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.8–16.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%37.9–46.8 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.4–12.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%73–79.1 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.7%52.5–58.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%83–86.4 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.5%72.9–77.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.8%53.6–61.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%63.8–76.2 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.6–27.7 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35%30.9–39.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.7–28 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.6%20–25.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.9–20.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11–14.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.3–13 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.8%19.3–24.6 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%31.4–38.5 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%16–19.8 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 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 Elkton
Is Elkton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkton is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #256 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elkton?
CDC estimates 46% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.3% and 51%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elkton?
Christiana Hospital in Newark, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Elkton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elkton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–12.6%), 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 Elkton 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 Elkton.
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.