West Denton Warehouse-Wharf · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Where West Denton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Denton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21629. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Denton
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in West Denton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.7%, vs 25.8% across Maryland. In all, West Denton runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in West Denton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Denton
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Maryland. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (Maryland 9.9%). 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 West Denton’s likely range; West Denton’s figures come from ZIP code 21629, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Denton adults…
West Denton runs above MD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Denton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near West Denton
No hospital or community health center in West Denton 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 West Denton; ≈ 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 West Denton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Denton runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 West Denton 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.
17.1% of West Denton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
West Denton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | D | 43.1% | 15% | 18.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Denton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Denton
Why doesn’t West Denton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Denton.
What hospital is closest to West Denton?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 15.2 miles in a straight line from West Denton’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 West Denton?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Migrant Camps on Upper Eastern Shore (15 Camps) in Denton, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Denton.
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.