University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Photo: Honors Lane · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Princess Anne is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Princess Anne differs from Maryland on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Princess Anne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princess Anne
Making ends meet is harder in Princess Anne
1 in 5 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (21%), more than twice the Maryland rate. Food insecurity (33.9% vs 15.4%) and no reliable transportation (17.2% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 35.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Princess Anne
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). Checkups ↓
More Princess Anne adults get no exercise
36% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Princess Anne’s likely range.
What’s behind Princess Anne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princess Anne is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 19% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Princess Anne’s median household income is $69,116; among the 10,460 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Princess Anne compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.5% of Princess Anne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Keeping up with care
Share of Princess Anne 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.
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Out of every 100 Princess Anne adults…
Princess Anne runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Princess Anne residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Princess Anne
1 community health center in Princess Anne, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Princess Anne; ≈ 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).
How Princess Anne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Princess Anne runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Princess Anne 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.
Princess Anne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Anne | D− | 44.9% | 17.2% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Princess Anne adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Princess Anne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Princess Anne is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Princess Anne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Princess Anne | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.1%24.4–31.8 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.3–18.4 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.4–23.4 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.9%38.4–51.7 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.2%15.2–19.5 | 12.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%42.2–50.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.4–39.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.7–33 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.6%12–15.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.4–25.8 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.4%16.4–22.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36%30.8–41.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.3–15.2 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.8%42.9–54.9 | 37.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9.3–13.8 | 8.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.2–84.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%44.6–51.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.9–87.9 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.9–78.2 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61.1–70.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%73.6–85.2 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.9–25.5 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%31.9–42.2 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%25.8–34.3 | 24.2% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.9%29.1–38.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.5%23.7–31.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21%18.2–23.7 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.5%30.7–40.3 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.8–41.2 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%17–21.9 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.3–21.4 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Princess Anne
Is Princess Anne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Princess Anne is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Princess Anne?
CDC estimates 44.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.4% and 51.7%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Princess Anne?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Princess Anne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Princess Anne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–13.8%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Princess Anne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Princess Anne.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.