Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Marydel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marydel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marydel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marydel
Dental care lags in Marydel
46.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marydel
37.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 15.4% across Maryland (more than twice the Maryland rate). No reliable transportation (17.6% vs 7.8%) and housing insecurity (29.4% vs 13.5%) are higher too. 30.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
3 in 10 working-age adults in Marydel have no health insurance
28.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.7% across Maryland. 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 Marydel’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marydel 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.
30.7% of Marydel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Marydel adults…
Marydel runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marydel
No hospital or community health center in Marydel 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 Marydel; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Marydel adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Marydel runs above Maryland.
2 in 5 Marydel 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.
Marydel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Marydel adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Marydel
Why doesn’t Marydel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marydel.
What hospital is closest to Marydel?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Marydel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marydel?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goldsboro Medical and Dental Center in Goldsboro, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marydel.
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.