Where Jesterville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jesterville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jesterville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jesterville
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Jesterville
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. COPD is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Jesterville runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jesterville, and more people treating it
47.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Jesterville keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.8% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (93.4% vs 89.6%). 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 Jesterville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jesterville adults…
Jesterville runs above MD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jesterville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Jesterville
No hospital or community health center in Jesterville 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 Jesterville; ≈ 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 Jesterville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jesterville does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Jesterville 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.
9.7% of Jesterville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Jesterville 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jesterville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jesterville
Why doesn’t Jesterville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jesterville.
What hospital is closest to Jesterville?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Jesterville’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 Jesterville.
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.