Where Nanticoke residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nanticoke, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nanticoke. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nanticoke
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Nanticoke
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Nanticoke runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nanticoke, and more people treating it
48.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 86.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Nanticoke adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.7%), 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 Nanticoke’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nanticoke adults…
Nanticoke runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nanticoke adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
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Care in and near Nanticoke
No hospital or community health center in Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke; ≈ 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).
How Nanticoke adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Nanticoke does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Nanticoke 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.
9% of Nanticoke adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Nanticoke and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke Acres | — | — | — | — | |
| Jesterville | — | — | — | — |
Nanticoke Acres and Jesterville: 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 Nanticoke adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nanticoke
Why doesn’t Nanticoke have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nanticoke.
What hospital is closest to Nanticoke?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Nanticoke’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nanticoke.
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.