Photo: Charlotte Jackson · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Hagerstown is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Hagerstown differs from Maryland on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hagerstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hagerstown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hagerstown
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Hagerstown runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Hagerstown scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Hagerstown’s D, from Halfway (C+) to Fountainhead-Orchard Hills (B+). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in Hagerstown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More Hagerstown adults live with a disability
36.9% of adults live with a disability, vs 26.4% across Maryland. The biggest difference is vision loss: 7.1% vs 4.5%. Disability ↓
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 Hagerstown’s likely range.
What’s behind Hagerstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hagerstown is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #257 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 16% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hagerstown’s median household income is $52,221; among the 6,536 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Hagerstown adults…
Hagerstown runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Hagerstown and the towns around it
Hagerstown’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | D | 42.9% | 15.3% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Halfway | C+ | 38% | 13.8% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Robinwood | B− | 36.5% | 12.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | B+ | 35.7% | 12% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | B− | 36.6% | 13.9% | 13% | CDC place |
| Funkstown | — | — | — | — |
Funkstown: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
6 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hagerstown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Care in and near Hagerstown
1 community health center in Hagerstown, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hagerstown; ≈ 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 Hagerstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Hagerstown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hagerstown runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Hagerstown 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.
24.2% of Hagerstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Every CDC estimate for Hagerstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hagerstown is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Hagerstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hagerstown | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%23.7–28 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15.1–18.2 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.9–21.5 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%39.1–46.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.9–16.7 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.4%38–42.9 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%32.6–37.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 31.1%29–33.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.3–8.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.5–11.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%16.2–21.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%17.3–21.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.9%32–38 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%11–14.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.6%40.1–47.1 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%10.5–13.5 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.4–81.2 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.9%49.2–54.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.6–86.7 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73.4–77.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56.6–63.3 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%68.7–78.4 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.5–27.5 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37%33.7–40.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%24.1–29.6 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.5%22.1–27 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.5%17.5–21.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.5–15.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.2%22–26.5 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%34.1–39.8 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%16–19.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%17–20.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.6–7.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.3–12.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.3–6.2 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hagerstown
Is Hagerstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hagerstown is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #257 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hagerstown?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.1% and 46.9%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hagerstown?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Hagerstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hagerstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.5–13.5%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hagerstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hagerstown.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.