Where Madison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Madison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Madison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Madison
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Madison
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. COPD is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Madison runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Madison, and more people treating it
42.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Madison adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Madison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Madison adults…
Madison runs above MD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Madison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Madison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Madison
No hospital or community health center in Madison 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 Madison; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Madison adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Madison does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Madison 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.
Madison 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 Madison adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Madison
Why doesn’t Madison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Madison.
What hospital is closest to Madison?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Madison’s 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 Madison?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fassett-Magee Health Center/Cambridge Dental Center in Cambridge, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Madison.
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.