Photo: National Scenic Byways Online · Public domainWhere Queenstown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Queenstown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Queenstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Queenstown
Binge drinking is the habit Queenstown doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and depression run high in Queenstown
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.5%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
Queenstown is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. The town has 12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. 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 Queenstown’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Queenstown adults…
Queenstown runs below MD on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Queenstown
No hospital or community health center in Queenstown 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 Queenstown; ≈ 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 Queenstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Queenstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Queenstown runs above Maryland.
3 in 10 Queenstown 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.
6.1% of Queenstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Queenstown 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 Queenstown adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Queenstown
Why doesn’t Queenstown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Queenstown.
What hospital is closest to Queenstown?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Queenstown’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 Queenstown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sew Friel Migrant Camp in Queenstown, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Queenstown.
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.