Christ Church · Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere St. Leonard residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. Leonard, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. Leonard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Leonard
Binge drinking is the habit St. Leonard doesn’t win on
17.3% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Fewer St. Leonard adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
St. Leonard is an active town
Only 19.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% 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 St. Leonard’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of St. Leonard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 St. Leonard adults…
St. Leonard runs below MD on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near St. Leonard
No hospital or community health center in St. Leonard 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 St. Leonard; ≈ 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 St. Leonard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How St. Leonard adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Leonard 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.
St. Leonard and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Beach | A− | 36.2% | 9.7% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Long Beach | A− | 36% | 10.9% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Leonard adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in St. Leonard
Why doesn’t St. Leonard have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. Leonard.
What hospital is closest to St. Leonard?
Calverthealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, 8.3 miles in a straight line from St. Leonard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Leonard.
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.