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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for San Mar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for San Mar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in San Mar
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in San Mar
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (20.8%), more than twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.2%), more than twice the Maryland rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.5%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, San Mar runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 75% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More San Mar adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in San Mar, and more people treating it
54.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 89.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 San Mar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 San Mar adults…
San Mar runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
San Mar is an older town: 75% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in San Mar as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of San Mar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near San Mar
No hospital or community health center in San Mar 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 San Mar; ≈ 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 San Mar adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, San Mar does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 San Mar 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 San Mar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
San Mar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lena | — | — | — | — |
Mount Lena: 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 San Mar adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in San Mar
Why doesn’t San Mar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for San Mar.
What hospital is closest to San Mar?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 5.3 miles in a straight line from San Mar’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 San Mar?
1 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, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in San Mar.
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.