Where Frenchtown-Rumbly residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Frenchtown-Rumbly, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frenchtown-Rumbly. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frenchtown-Rumbly
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Frenchtown-Rumbly
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), about twice the Maryland rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Frenchtown-Rumbly runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Frenchtown-Rumbly
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Frenchtown-Rumbly
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 16.2% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Frenchtown-Rumbly’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Frenchtown-Rumbly adults…
Frenchtown-Rumbly runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Frenchtown-Rumbly adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Frenchtown-Rumbly
No hospital or community health center in Frenchtown-Rumbly 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 Frenchtown-Rumbly; ≈ 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 Frenchtown-Rumbly adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
3 in 10 Frenchtown-Rumbly 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.
10.5% of Frenchtown-Rumbly adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Frenchtown-Rumbly and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount | — | — | — | — |
Fairmount: 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 Frenchtown-Rumbly adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Frenchtown-Rumbly
Why doesn’t Frenchtown-Rumbly have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Frenchtown-Rumbly.
What hospital is closest to Frenchtown-Rumbly?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Frenchtown-Rumbly’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Frenchtown-Rumbly.
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.