Where Pondsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pondsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pondsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pondsville
Depression is more common in Pondsville
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.8%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.5%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Pondsville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.8%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Pondsville
Pondsville runs below Maryland on stroke (2.8% vs 3.4%) and diabetes (10.3% vs 12.5%). Conditions ↓
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 Pondsville’s likely range.
How Pondsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pondsville runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Pondsville 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Pondsville adults…
Pondsville runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pondsville
No hospital or community health center in Pondsville 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 Pondsville; ≈ 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 Pondsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Pondsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Pondsville 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 Pondsville adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pondsville
Why doesn’t Pondsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pondsville.
What hospital is closest to Pondsville?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Pondsville’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 Pondsville?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Walnut Street Community Health Center, Inc. D/B/A Family Healthcare of Hagerstown in Hagerstown, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pondsville.
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.