St. John's Church at Creagerstown Historic District · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Graceham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Graceham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Graceham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graceham
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Graceham
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Graceham runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Graceham, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Graceham adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 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 Graceham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Graceham adults…
Graceham runs above MD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Graceham 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.
10% of Graceham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Graceham
No hospital or community health center in Graceham 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 Graceham; ≈ 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).
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 Graceham adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Graceham runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Graceham 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.
Graceham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmont | B | 36.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Graceham adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Graceham
Why doesn’t Graceham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Graceham.
What hospital is closest to Graceham?
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Graceham’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 Graceham.
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.