Where Grahamtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grahamtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grahamtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grahamtown
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Grahamtown
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.6%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Grahamtown runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Grahamtown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Grahamtown
54.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% 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 Grahamtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Grahamtown adults…
Grahamtown runs above MD on 10 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 Grahamtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Grahamtown
No hospital or community health center in Grahamtown 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 Grahamtown; ≈ 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 Grahamtown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Grahamtown runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Grahamtown 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.
17% of Grahamtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Grahamtown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg | B− | 33.1% | 10.5% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grahamtown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grahamtown
Why doesn’t Grahamtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grahamtown.
What hospital is closest to Grahamtown?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Grahamtown’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 Grahamtown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grahamtown.
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.