Queponco Railway Station · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Newark residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newark, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newark. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Newark
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Newark runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Newark
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Newark is short on dental care and mental health care
Newark’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Newark, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Newark’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newark adults…
Newark runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Newark
No hospital or community health center in Newark 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 Newark; ≈ 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 Newark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Newark adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
3 in 10 Newark 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.
10.3% of Newark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Newark and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newark adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newark
Why doesn’t Newark have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newark.
What hospital is closest to Newark?
Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Newark’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 Newark?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC - Berlin 9958 in Berlin, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newark.
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.