Hayward's Lott · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0Where West Pocomoke residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Pocomoke, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Pocomoke. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Pocomoke
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Pocomoke
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.4% across Maryland. In all, West Pocomoke runs above Maryland on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More West Pocomoke adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in West Pocomoke
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), 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 West Pocomoke’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Pocomoke adults…
West Pocomoke runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Pocomoke is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Pocomoke as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
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Care in and near West Pocomoke
No hospital or community health center in West Pocomoke 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 Pocomoke; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Pocomoke adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How West Pocomoke adults are doing
About the same as Maryland on each measure.
1 in 3 West Pocomoke 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.
17.2% of West Pocomoke adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
West Pocomoke and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke City | C− | 39.8% | 15.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Pocomoke adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Pocomoke
Why doesn’t West Pocomoke 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 Pocomoke.
What hospital is closest to West Pocomoke?
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, 18.5 miles in a straight line from West Pocomoke’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 Pocomoke?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC - Pocomoke in Pocomoke City, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Pocomoke.
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.