Where Jugtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jugtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jugtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jugtown
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Jugtown
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Jugtown runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Jugtown, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Jugtown keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.1% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (71.3% vs 64.4%). 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 Jugtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Jugtown adults…
Jugtown runs above MD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jugtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Jugtown
No hospital or community health center in Jugtown 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 Jugtown; ≈ 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 Jugtown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Jugtown does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Jugtown 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.
7.1% of Jugtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Jugtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Jugtown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jugtown
Why doesn’t Jugtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jugtown.
What hospital is closest to Jugtown?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Jugtown’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 Jugtown?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jugtown.
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.