Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere Oldtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oldtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oldtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oldtown
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Oldtown
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Oldtown runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Oldtown
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More Oldtown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), 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 Oldtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oldtown adults…
Oldtown runs above MD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Oldtown
No hospital or community health center in Oldtown 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 Oldtown; ≈ 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 Oldtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Oldtown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oldtown runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Oldtown 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.
13.7% of Oldtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Oldtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Oldtown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oldtown
Why doesn’t Oldtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oldtown.
What hospital is closest to Oldtown?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Oldtown’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 Oldtown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountaineer Community Health Center in Paw Paw, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oldtown.
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.