Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Market is healthier than 26%
New Market differs from Maryland on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Market. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Market
Against towns with similar incomes, New Market’s lead shrinks
New Market is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 26% of the 1,010 towns with similar household incomes ($152K–$254K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit New Market doesn’t win on
17.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
New Market is an active town
Only 16.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in New Market
New Market runs below Maryland on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.1% vs 3.4%), diabetes (8.2% vs 12.5%) and COPD (4% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). Conditions ↓
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 New Market’s likely range.
What’s behind New Market’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Market is healthier than 93% 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 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 65%.
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). New Market’s median household income is $202,872; among the 1,010 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($152K–$254K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
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Out of every 100 New Market adults…
New Market runs below MD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of New Market residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near New Market
No hospital or community health center in New Market 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 New Market; ≈ 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 New Market adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How New Market adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Market does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 New Market 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.
5.6% of New Market adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
New Market 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Market | A | 34.1% | 8.2% | 9% | CDC place |
| Linganore | A+ | 32.7% | 8.1% | 7.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Market adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Market
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Market is better than Maryland on 17 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside New Market’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Market | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%9.7–14.7 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%7.8–10.9 | 12% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%12.8–17.3 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%30.1–38.1 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.4%26.7–32.1 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.6–39.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%20–24.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.2–5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.8–2.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%6.4–12.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16.2%13.2–19.7 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15.4–20.1 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%32–38.8 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4–7.6 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.6–79.8 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%68.1–72.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%88.6–92.2 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.1%68–74.1 | 76.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%59.5–66.1 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%72.1–81.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19.3–24.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%26.5–34 | 34.3% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.6–24.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.5–10.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.1–10.5 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.3–6.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.8–5.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%3.7–8.2 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.7%15.7–22.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.1–12.2 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.2–3.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%3.9–5.9 | 7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.8–2.6 | 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 New Market
Is New Market a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Market is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Market?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 38.1%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Market?
Frederick Health Hospital in Frederick, 7.9 miles in a straight line from New Market’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Market have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–7.6%), 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 New Market more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Market.
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.