Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Federalsburg is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Federalsburg trails Maryland on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Federalsburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Federalsburg
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Federalsburg
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Federalsburg runs above Maryland on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Federalsburg
48.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Federalsburg
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), about twice the Maryland rate. Habits ↓
Federalsburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Federalsburg is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,011 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 29%. Health Grade ↓
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 Federalsburg’s likely range.
What’s behind Federalsburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Federalsburg is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Federalsburg’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 48% of adults, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
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). Federalsburg’s median household income is $33,571; among the 1,011 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Federalsburg adults…
Federalsburg runs above MD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Federalsburg residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Federalsburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Federalsburg
1 community health center in Federalsburg, 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 Federalsburg; ≈ 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).
How Federalsburg adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Federalsburg runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Federalsburg 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.
32.7% of Federalsburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Federalsburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalsburg | D− | 48% | 17.7% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Federalsburg adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Federalsburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Federalsburg is better than Maryland on 0 and worse on 26; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Federalsburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Federalsburg | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.1%25.4–32.7 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.6 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.2%18.8–23.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48%42–53.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.8–19.8 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.6%42–49.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.6–42.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.3–36.2 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.6%12.1–15 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.8–12.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.3%22.1–30.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%18.3–24.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.4%30.8–40 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.2–14.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.9%39.2–50.4 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.7%10.5–15.4 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.7%44.9–52 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.9–87 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74–79 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.1–65.3 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.5–79.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.5–27.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38%33.1–43 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%24.8–32.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32%27.6–36.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.3%21.1–27.7 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.8%15.6–20.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.7%28.4–37.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.1%34.7–43.5 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%18.1–23.1 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%17.8–22.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9%7.9–10 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.1–7.9 | 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 Federalsburg
Is Federalsburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Federalsburg is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Federalsburg?
CDC estimates 48% of adults have obesity, likely between 42% and 53.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Federalsburg?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke in Seaford, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Federalsburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Federalsburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–15.4%), 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 Federalsburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Federalsburg.
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.