Where Stockton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stockton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stockton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stockton
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Stockton
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), about twice the Maryland rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), about twice the Maryland rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, Stockton runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stockton, and more people treating it
54.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Stockton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Stockton
The closest emergency room is Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Three Lower Counties Community Services is closer (8.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Stockton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stockton adults…
Stockton runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stockton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Stockton
No hospital or community health center in Stockton 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 Stockton; ≈ 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 Stockton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stockton does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Stockton 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.
13.2% of Stockton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Stockton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stockton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stockton
Why doesn’t Stockton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stockton.
What hospital is closest to Stockton?
Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Stockton’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 Stockton?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC - Pocomoke in Pocomoke City, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stockton.
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.