Memory Lane · Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Williston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Williston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williston
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Williston
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 5.8% across Maryland. In all, Williston runs above Maryland on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Williston
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Williston, and more people treating it
44.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Maryland 36.8%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.6% statewide. 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 Williston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Williston adults…
Williston runs above MD on 9 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 Williston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Williston
No hospital or community health center in Williston 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 Williston; ≈ 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 Williston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Williston runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Williston 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% of Williston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Williston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Williston adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Williston
Why doesn’t Williston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Williston.
What hospital is closest to Williston?
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton in Easton, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Williston’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 Williston?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Denton Medical Center in Denton, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Williston.
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.