Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Maryland, Emmitsburg is healthier than 23% of graded towns
Emmitsburg differs from Maryland on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emmitsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (60.2% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 89.6%), colon screening (63.4% vs 68.2%) and mammograms (68.9% vs 80.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Emmitsburg
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Emmitsburg runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Emmitsburg
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.7%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.5%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
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 Emmitsburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Emmitsburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Emmitsburg is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #201 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 69% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Emmitsburg’s median household income is $81,250; among the 10,702 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emmitsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Emmitsburg adults…
Emmitsburg runs above MD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Emmitsburg adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Emmitsburg runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Emmitsburg 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.
Care in and near Emmitsburg
No hospital or community health center in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Emmitsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Emmitsburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg | B− | 37.3% | 12.4% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Emmitsburg adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Emmitsburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Emmitsburg is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Emmitsburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Emmitsburg | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%16.6–22.5 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12–15.6 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.6–20.7 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%33.4–41.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%35.2–40.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%38–43.4 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%28.5–33.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%6.9–9.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.8–20.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.6–15.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.3–28.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.9–17 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%33.4–40.3 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.3–10.4 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.7–80.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.2%57.4–63 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.1–89.3 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%75.1–79.7 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59.8–67.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.9%63–74.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.1–27.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%30.1–37.7 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%20.1–26.4 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.6–16.3 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.2–13.3 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.5–9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%8.9–14 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.9–34.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%11.9–16.3 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Emmitsburg
Is Emmitsburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Emmitsburg is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #201 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Emmitsburg?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 41.2%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Emmitsburg?
Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Emmitsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Emmitsburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.4%), 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 Emmitsburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emmitsburg.
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.