Western Maryland Railway, Cumberland Extension Right-of-Way, Mile 126 to Mile 159.8 · Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Little Orleans residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Orleans, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Orleans. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Orleans
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Little Orleans
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Little Orleans runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Little Orleans
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 21.1% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Little Orleans
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), 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 Little Orleans’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Little Orleans adults…
Little Orleans runs above MD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Orleans adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Little Orleans
No hospital or community health center in Little Orleans 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 Little Orleans; ≈ 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 Little Orleans adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Little Orleans runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Little Orleans 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.
12.9% of Little Orleans adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Little Orleans 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 Little Orleans adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Orleans
Why doesn’t Little Orleans have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little Orleans.
What hospital is closest to Little Orleans?
Valley Health War Memorial Hospital in Berkeley Springs, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Little Orleans’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Little Orleans?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountaineer Community Health Center in Paw Paw, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Orleans.
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.