Where Mount Lena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Lena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Lena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Lena
Mount Lena is older than Maryland, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Mount Lena runs below Maryland on diabetes (10% vs 12.5%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%). That’s despite an older population: 45% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Mount Lena
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.1%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Fewer Mount Lena adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Mount Lena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mount Lena adults…
Mount Lena runs below MD on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Mount Lena is an older town: 45% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mount Lena as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Mount Lena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Mount Lena
No hospital or community health center in Mount Lena 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 Lena; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Lena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Mount Lena adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mount Lena runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Mount Lena 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 Lena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mar | — | — | — | — |
San Mar: 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 Lena adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Lena
Why doesn’t Mount Lena 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 Lena.
What hospital is closest to Mount Lena?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Mount Lena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mount Lena?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Lena.
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.