Where Shaft residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shaft, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shaft. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shaft
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Shaft
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.6% across Maryland. In all, Shaft runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Shaft
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Shaft, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 79.9% 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 Shaft’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Shaft adults…
Shaft runs above MD on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shaft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Shaft
No hospital or community health center in Shaft 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 Shaft; ≈ 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 Shaft adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Shaft runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Shaft 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% of Shaft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Shaft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | — | — | — | — | |
| National | — | — | — | — |
Midlothian and National: 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 Shaft adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shaft
Why doesn’t Shaft have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shaft.
What hospital is closest to Shaft?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Shaft’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 Shaft?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shaft.
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.