Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Myersville is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Myersville differs from Maryland on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Myersville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Myersville
Against towns with similar incomes, Myersville’s lead shrinks
Myersville is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 60% of the 2,759 towns with similar household incomes ($112K–$187K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Myersville doesn’t win on
17.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Myersville
Myersville runs below Maryland on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.3% vs 3.4%), diabetes (8.8% vs 12.5%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 5.8%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
Myersville is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Myersville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Myersville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Myersville is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 67%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Myersville’s median household income is $149,726; among the 2,759 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 60%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Myersville adults…
Myersville runs below MD on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Myersville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Myersville
No hospital or community health center in Myersville 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 Myersville; ≈ 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 Myersville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Myersville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Myersville runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Myersville 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.
5.7% of Myersville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Myersville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myersville | A | 33.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Myersville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Myersville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Myersville is better than Maryland on 16 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Myersville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Myersville | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.5–15.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.6–17.6 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%29.7–37.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%28–33.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.9–40.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.8–26.2 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%3.7–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.7 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.1%4.2–6.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7–11.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%14.2–20.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.1–19.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%30.8–37.4 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.2–7.2 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.8–80 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.8%69.4–74.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.1–91.4 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.3%70.3–76 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%63.9–70.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%72.6–82 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.9–24.9 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%27.9–35.1 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.4–24.8 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6–10.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.4–10.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.1–6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.2–7.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.5%17.6–23.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9–12.7 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.4–3.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%1.9–2.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Myersville
Is Myersville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Myersville is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 60%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Myersville?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 37.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Myersville?
Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Myersville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Myersville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.2%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Myersville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Myersville.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.