Where Ocean residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ocean, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21532. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocean
Depression is more common in Ocean
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.9%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Ocean is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (59% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (86.4% vs 89.6%), colon screening (64.1% vs 68.2%) and mammograms (74.8% vs 80.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Ocean
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.8%), vs 10.9% 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 Ocean’s likely range; Ocean’s figures come from ZIP code 21532, which may reach past town lines.
How Ocean adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ocean runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Ocean 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocean 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Ocean adults…
Ocean runs above MD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ocean
No hospital or community health center in Ocean 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 Ocean; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Ocean adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Ocean 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | — | — | — | — |
National: 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 Ocean adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ocean
Why doesn’t Ocean have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ocean.
What hospital is closest to Ocean?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Ocean’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ocean?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ocean.
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.