Trovinger Mill · Photo: MarthaWaddell58 · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Maryland, Robinwood is healthier than 26% of graded towns
Robinwood differs from Maryland on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Robinwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robinwood
Maryland sets a high bar
Robinwood is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, but only 26% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and cancer run high in Robinwood
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Robinwood runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Robinwood adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.2%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Robinwood
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), 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 Robinwood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Robinwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robinwood is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #194 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 64% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Robinwood’s median household income is $90,840; among the 9,863 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Robinwood adults…
Robinwood runs below MD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Care in and near Robinwood
1 hospital in Robinwood, 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 Robinwood; ≈ 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 Robinwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Robinwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Robinwood runs above Maryland.
4 in 10 Robinwood 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.
11.7% of Robinwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Robinwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinwood | B− | 36.5% | 12.4% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Hagerstown | D | 42.9% | 15.3% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Chewsville | — | — | — | — |
Chewsville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robinwood adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robinwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robinwood is better than Maryland on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Robinwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robinwood | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.5–21.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%32.7–40.4 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%11–13.8 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%34.2–39.5 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%32.4–37.4 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 29.3%27.1–31.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.3–15.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%24.8–31.6 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%36.4–43.4 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.4–10.4 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%77.1–81.9 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%59.5–64.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.1–89.4 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74.4–79 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%63.1–69.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%72.5–81.5 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.2–25 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%32.4–39.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.6–28.5 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.6–17 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%7–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.7%9.9–13.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%27.8–34.1 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.7–15.4 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–9.1 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Robinwood
Is Robinwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robinwood is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #194 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Robinwood?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 40.4%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robinwood?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Robinwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robinwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.4%), 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 Robinwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Robinwood.
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.