Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Loch Lynn Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loch Lynn Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loch Lynn Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loch Lynn Heights
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Loch Lynn Heights
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.2%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, Loch Lynn Heights runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Loch Lynn Heights
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 22.5% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Loch Lynn Heights
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.4%), 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 Loch Lynn Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Loch Lynn Heights adults…
Loch Lynn Heights runs above MD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Loch Lynn Heights 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.
Care in and near Loch Lynn Heights
No hospital or community health center in Loch Lynn Heights 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 Loch Lynn Heights; ≈ 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 Loch Lynn Heights adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Loch Lynn Heights runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Loch Lynn Heights 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.
16.3% of Loch Lynn Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Loch Lynn Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lake Park | C− | 38.2% | 15.8% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Loch Lynn Heights adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Loch Lynn Heights
Why doesn’t Loch Lynn Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Loch Lynn Heights.
What hospital is closest to Loch Lynn Heights?
Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Loch Lynn Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Loch Lynn Heights?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center in Oakland, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loch Lynn Heights.
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.