Photo: Roberto221 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Pomfret residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pomfret, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pomfret. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomfret
High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke run high in Pomfret
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure, vs 36.8% across Maryland. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.3%), vs 12.5% across Maryland. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Pomfret runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pomfret, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 79.7% 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 Pomfret’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pomfret adults…
Pomfret runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Pomfret is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pomfret as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pomfret adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Pomfret
No hospital or community health center in Pomfret 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 Pomfret; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pomfret adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pomfret does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Pomfret 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.
12.3% of Pomfret adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Pomfret 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bensville | B | 41.9% | 13% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pomfret adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pomfret
Why doesn’t Pomfret have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pomfret.
What hospital is closest to Pomfret?
University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Pomfret’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 Pomfret?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Baden Medical Service at La Plata in La Plata, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomfret.
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.