Photo: Andrew Bain · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Maryland, Thurmont is healthier than 35% of graded towns
Thurmont differs from Maryland on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thurmont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thurmont
Maryland sets a high bar
Thurmont is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but only 35% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Thurmont
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (23.8%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.5%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Thurmont’s lead shrinks
Thurmont is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 8,849 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$123K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Thurmont adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Thurmont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Thurmont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thurmont is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #169 of 261 in Maryland. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Thurmont’s median household income is $98,125; among the 8,849 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
How Thurmont adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Thurmont runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Thurmont 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.
9.6% of Thurmont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Thurmont adults…
Thurmont runs above MD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thurmont
No hospital or community health center in Thurmont 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 Thurmont; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Thurmont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Thurmont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thurmont adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Thurmont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Thurmont is better than Maryland on 4 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Thurmont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Thurmont | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.4–20.1 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.3 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.7–40.1 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.7 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%33.6–38.6 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%37.9–43.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.9–31.3 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.3–14.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20–26.2 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.5–17.7 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%33.2–40 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.4–9.6 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%75.3–80.3 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.9%60.2–65.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.5–89.7 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%74.1–78.9 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%65.1–71.6 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%67.8–78 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%21.3–26.2 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%29.3–36.6 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.9–25.9 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.7–14.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 13.5% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 11.8% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24.4–30.6 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.6–14 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.8 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Thurmont
Is Thurmont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Thurmont is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #169 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Thurmont?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 40.1%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Thurmont?
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital in Waynesboro, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Thurmont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Thurmont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.6%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Thurmont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thurmont.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.