Godlington Manor · Photo: Douglas Barber, HABS photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Kingstown is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Kingstown differs from Maryland on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingstown
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Kingstown
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Kingstown runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kingstown
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Kingstown, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. 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 Kingstown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
What’s behind Kingstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingstown is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Kingstown’s median household income is $93,625; among the 9,493 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Kingstown adults…
Kingstown runs above MD on 7 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Kingstown
No hospital or community health center in Kingstown 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 Kingstown; ≈ 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 Kingstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kingstown runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Kingstown 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.
10.9% of Kingstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Kingstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstown | B | 31.5% | 13% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kingstown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kingstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kingstown is better than Maryland on 3 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Kingstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kingstown | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%15.9–22.4 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12–16.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.4 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.5%26.9–36.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.2–14.9 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41%37.6–44.3 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.9–41.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.8–35.8 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%6.9–10.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–12 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%11.2–17.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.9–28.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.1–19.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%30.4–39.4 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.7–9.7 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.7–80.7 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%59.3–65.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.6–91.1 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.9–81.8 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%69.2–76.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.6–85.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.8–27 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%28.1–36.6 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.6–25.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%9.9–15.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.4–12.6 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%5.8–8.4 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.9%8.3–13.9 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%25.9–34.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.2–17.3 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.1–15.4 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9.1 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4–5.5 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.6–9.4 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Kingstown
Is Kingstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingstown is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kingstown?
CDC estimates 31.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 36.4%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kingstown?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown in Chestertown, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Kingstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kingstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.7%), 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 Kingstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kingstown.
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.