Where Waterview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waterview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21840. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterview
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Waterview
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 5.9% across Maryland. In all, Waterview runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Waterview, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Waterview keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 79.2%) and cholesterol checks (93.4% vs 89.6%). 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 Waterview’s likely range; Waterview’s figures come from ZIP code 21840, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Waterview adults…
Waterview runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Waterview
No hospital or community health center in Waterview 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 Waterview; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Waterview adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Waterview does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Waterview 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.
8.6% of Waterview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Waterview and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke Acres | — | — | — | — |
Nanticoke Acres: 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 Waterview adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waterview
Why doesn’t Waterview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waterview.
What hospital is closest to Waterview?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Waterview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterview.
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.