Montrose · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere Highland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Highland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland
Highland is an active town
Only 13.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Highland
Highland runs below Maryland on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.6% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%) and obesity (25.7% vs 35.1%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Few Highland adults smoke
5.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
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 Highland’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Out of every 100 Highland adults…
Highland runs below MD on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Highland
No hospital or community health center in Highland 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 Highland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Highland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Highland adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Highland does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Highland 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.
3% of Highland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Highland 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 Highland adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Highland
Why doesn’t Highland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Highland.
What hospital is closest to Highland?
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Highland’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 Highland?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. - Columbia Center in Columbia, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland.
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.