Where Galestown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Galestown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Galestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Galestown
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Galestown
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Galestown runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Galestown
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
In Galestown, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Maryland 8.7%), yet 21.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.9% across the state. 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 Galestown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Galestown adults…
Galestown runs above MD on 8 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Galestown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Galestown
No hospital or community health center in Galestown 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 Galestown; ≈ 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 Galestown adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
3 in 10 Galestown 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.
13.2% of Galestown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Galestown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Galestown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Galestown
Why doesn’t Galestown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Galestown.
What hospital is closest to Galestown?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke in Seaford, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Galestown’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 Galestown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Western Sussex Community Health Center in Seaford, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Galestown.
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.