Where Gilmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gilmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilmore
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Gilmore
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 25.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Gilmore runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gilmore
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Gilmore
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.3%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
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 Gilmore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gilmore adults…
Gilmore runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. 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.
How Gilmore adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gilmore runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Gilmore 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.
Care in and near Gilmore
No hospital or community health center in Gilmore 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 Gilmore; ≈ 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 Gilmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Gilmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Gilmore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | — | — | — | — |
Midland: 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 Gilmore adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilmore
Why doesn’t Gilmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gilmore.
What hospital is closest to Gilmore?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Gilmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gilmore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center Westernport in Westernport, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilmore.
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.