Anderson Chapel · Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Swanton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Swanton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21561. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swanton
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Swanton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Swanton runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Swanton, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Maryland 8.7%), yet 21.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.9% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Swanton
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 10.9% 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 Swanton’s likely range; Swanton’s figures come from ZIP code 21561, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Swanton adults…
Swanton runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swanton 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Swanton
No hospital or community health center in Swanton 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 Swanton; ≈ 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 Swanton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Swanton does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Swanton 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.
11.6% of Swanton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Swanton 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 Swanton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Swanton
Why doesn’t Swanton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Swanton.
What hospital is closest to Swanton?
Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Swanton’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 Swanton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mountain Laurel Medical Center in Oakland, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Swanton.
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.