Where Fort Ritchie residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Ritchie, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21719. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Ritchie
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Fort Ritchie
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 23.4%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Fort Ritchie runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fort Ritchie
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Fewer Fort Ritchie adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 8 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 Fort Ritchie’s likely range; Fort Ritchie’s figures come from ZIP code 21719, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fort Ritchie adults…
Fort Ritchie runs above MD on 6 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Fort Ritchie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Fort Ritchie
No hospital or community health center in Fort Ritchie 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 Fort Ritchie; ≈ 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 Fort Ritchie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Fort Ritchie adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fort Ritchie runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Fort Ritchie 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.
Fort Ritchie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield-Cascade | B− | 36.8% | 12% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fort Ritchie adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Ritchie
Why doesn’t Fort Ritchie have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Ritchie.
What hospital is closest to Fort Ritchie?
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Fort Ritchie’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 Fort Ritchie?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Keystone Medical Associates Waynesboro in Waynesboro, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Ritchie.
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.