Legg's Dependence · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Romancoke is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Romancoke differs from Maryland on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Romancoke. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Romancoke
Binge drinking is the habit Romancoke doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Romancoke
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.7%), vs 25.8% across Maryland. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Romancoke’s lead shrinks
Romancoke is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 69% of the 4,782 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$160K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Romancoke is older than Maryland, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Romancoke runs below Maryland on obesity (28.2% vs 35.1%) and diabetes (10.5% vs 12.5%). That’s despite an older population: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%). 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 Romancoke’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Romancoke’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Romancoke is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 89% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). Romancoke’s median household income is $127,670; among the 4,782 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Romancoke adults…
Romancoke runs below MD on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Romancoke is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Romancoke as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Romancoke
No hospital or community health center in Romancoke 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 Romancoke; ≈ 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 Romancoke adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Romancoke adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 Romancoke 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.
5.8% of Romancoke adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Romancoke and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romancoke | A | 28.2% | 10.5% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Romancoke adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Romancoke
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Romancoke is better than Maryland on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Romancoke’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Romancoke | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%11.9–17.2 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 15% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%23.6–32.9 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 12.5% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33.3–40.2 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%34.2–41 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.7–32.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.1–7.6 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.6–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.2–7.9 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%8.8–13.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%15.3–22.5 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.8–21.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%27.7–36.3 | 37.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.3–7.3 | 8.7% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74–80.4 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.9%69–74.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.1–92.3 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.3–80.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%67.7–75.4 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.2–84.9 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.4–25.4 | 19.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%26.8–35.5 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%17.6–24.7 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6–10.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%5.8–9.2 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.7–5.6 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%3.9–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.1–7.5 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%20.8–28.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11%9–13.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.2–12.9 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%4.9–7 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Romancoke
Is Romancoke a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Romancoke is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Romancoke?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 32.9%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Romancoke?
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Romancoke’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Romancoke have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.3%), 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 Romancoke more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Romancoke.
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.