Where Mount Briar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Briar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Briar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Briar
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Mount Briar
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Mount Briar runs above Maryland on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mount Briar adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 11 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 Mount Briar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mount Briar adults…
Mount Briar runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Mount Briar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Mount Briar
No hospital or community health center in Mount Briar 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 Mount Briar; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Briar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Mount Briar adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Mount Briar 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.
Mount Briar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trego-Rohrersville Station | — | — | — | — |
Trego-Rohrersville Station: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Briar adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Briar
Why doesn’t Mount Briar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mount Briar.
What hospital is closest to Mount Briar?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Mount Briar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Briar.
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.