Where McCoole residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McCoole, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McCoole. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McCoole
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in McCoole
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the Maryland rate. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.2%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, McCoole runs above Maryland on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in McCoole
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), about twice the Maryland rate. Habits ↓
More McCoole adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 23.6% 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 McCoole’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McCoole adults…
McCoole runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
McCoole is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in McCoole as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near McCoole
1 community health center in McCoole, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 McCoole; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of McCoole adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How McCoole adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, McCoole runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 McCoole 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.
18.1% of McCoole adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
McCoole 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 McCoole adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in McCoole
Why doesn’t McCoole have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McCoole.
What hospital is closest to McCoole?
Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, 3.5 miles in a straight line from McCoole’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near McCoole?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center Westernport in Westernport, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McCoole.
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.