Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, New Windsor is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
New Windsor differs from Maryland on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Windsor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Windsor
Binge drinking is the habit New Windsor doesn’t win on
17.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cancer and depression run high in New Windsor
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.5%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Fewer New Windsor adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 12 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 New Windsor’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind New Windsor’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Windsor is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 92% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 39%).
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 Windsor’s median household income is $111,250; among the 6,971 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 New Windsor adults…
New Windsor runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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.
6.2% of New Windsor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near New Windsor
No hospital or community health center in New Windsor 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 Windsor; ≈ 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 Windsor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How New Windsor adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, New Windsor runs above Maryland.
3 in 10 New Windsor 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.
New Windsor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Windsor | A− | 37.6% | 9.5% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Windsor adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Windsor
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Windsor is better than Maryland on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside New Windsor’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Windsor | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.4%11.2–15.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.5–12.7 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%32.1–43 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–11 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.6–36.4 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.7–40.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.1–29.8 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.8%4.6–7.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.4–13.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17.7–25.9 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15–20.6 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%30.5–40 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.3–7.1 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%72.2–78.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.1–71.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%87.8–91.1 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%71.7–77.6 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.9–71.7 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74–85.3 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.3–26.7 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%26.3–35.4 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.3–22.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.3–10.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.3–9.8 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.1–6.1 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.2–6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%4.6–8 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%20.6–27.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.6–12.3 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%9.7–13.6 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5–7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 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 Windsor
Is New Windsor a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Windsor is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Windsor?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 43%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Windsor?
Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster, 5.9 miles in a straight line from New Windsor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Windsor have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.1%), 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 Windsor 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 New Windsor.
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.