Brightwood · Photo: MarthaWaddell58 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Reid residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reid, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21742. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reid
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Reid
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 7%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Reid runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Reid adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.7%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Reid
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.5%), vs 10.9% 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 Reid’s likely range; Reid’s figures come from ZIP code 21742, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Reid adults…
Reid runs above MD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Reid
No hospital or community health center in Reid 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 Reid; ≈ 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 Reid adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Reid adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Reid runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Reid 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.
11.6% of Reid adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Reid 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 Reid adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Reid
Why doesn’t Reid have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reid.
What hospital is closest to Reid?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Reid’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 Reid?
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, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reid.
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.