Where Klondike residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Klondike, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Klondike. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Klondike
Depression is more common in Klondike
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.7%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.4%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Klondike
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Klondike is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (58% vs 64.4%), colon screening (55.4% vs 68.2%) and mammograms (75% vs 80.7%). 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 Klondike’s likely range.
How Klondike adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Klondike runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Klondike 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.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Klondike adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Klondike adults…
Klondike runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Klondike
No hospital or community health center in Klondike 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 Klondike; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Klondike adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Klondike and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | — | — | — | — |
Woodland: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Klondike adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Klondike
Why doesn’t Klondike have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Klondike.
What hospital is closest to Klondike?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Klondike’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 Klondike.
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.