Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Fairplay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairplay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairplay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairplay
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Fairplay
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.5%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Fairplay runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fairplay
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Fewer Fairplay adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 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 Fairplay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fairplay adults…
Fairplay runs above MD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Fairplay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Fairplay
No hospital or community health center in Fairplay 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 Fairplay; ≈ 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 Fairplay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Fairplay adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fairplay runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Fairplay 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.
Fairplay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilghmanton | — | — | — | — |
Tilghmanton: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairplay adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairplay
Why doesn’t Fairplay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairplay.
What hospital is closest to Fairplay?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Fairplay’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fairplay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairplay.
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.