John Embert Farm · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Millington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Millington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Millington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millington
Depression is more common in Millington
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.4%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Millington
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Millington has no health insurance
11.4% 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 Millington’s likely range.
How Millington adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Millington runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Millington 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Millington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Millington adults…
Millington runs above MD on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Millington
No hospital or community health center in Millington 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 Millington; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.3% of Millington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Millington 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 Millington adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Millington
Why doesn’t Millington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Millington.
What hospital is closest to Millington?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown in Chestertown, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Millington’s 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 Millington?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Angelica Nursery Migrant Camp in Kennedyville, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Millington.
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.