Photo: Wikipedian1234 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Oxford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oxford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oxford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oxford
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Oxford
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17%), more than twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Maryland rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Oxford runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oxford, and more people treating it
50.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 87.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Oxford keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.9% vs 79.2%) and dentist visits (70.1% vs 64.4%). 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 Oxford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oxford adults…
Oxford runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Oxford is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Oxford as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oxford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Oxford
No hospital or community health center in Oxford 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 Oxford; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Oxford adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Oxford does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Oxford 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.
7.7% of Oxford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Oxford 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 Oxford adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oxford
Why doesn’t Oxford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oxford.
What hospital is closest to Oxford?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Oxford’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 Oxford?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bay Hundred Medical and Dental Center in Saint Michaels, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oxford.
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.