Photo: Acroterion · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Wilson-Conococheague is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Wilson-Conococheague trails Maryland on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wilson-Conococheague. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wilson-Conococheague
COPD, heart disease and depression run high in Wilson-Conococheague
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.8% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 24.7%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Wilson-Conococheague runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wilson-Conococheague
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 10.9% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Wilson-Conococheague is behind on routine checkups
It trails Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings: cholesterol checks (87.2% vs 89.6%), colon screening (64.7% vs 68.2%) and mammograms (75.7% vs 80.7%). 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 Wilson-Conococheague’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Wilson-Conococheague’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilson-Conococheague is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 39% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Wilson-Conococheague’s median household income is $64,296; among the 9,786 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Wilson-Conococheague adults…
Wilson-Conococheague runs above MD on 8 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 Wilson-Conococheague adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Wilson-Conococheague
No hospital or community health center in Wilson-Conococheague 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 Wilson-Conococheague; ≈ 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 Wilson-Conococheague adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wilson-Conococheague runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Wilson-Conococheague 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.
13% of Wilson-Conococheague adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Wilson-Conococheague and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson-Conococheague | C | 39.4% | 13.7% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Kemps Mill | — | — | — | — |
Kemps Mill: 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 Wilson-Conococheague adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wilson-Conococheague
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wilson-Conococheague is better than Maryland on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Wilson-Conococheague’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wilson-Conococheague | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%18.1–24 | 17.9% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 12% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.8–19.8 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%35.6–43.5 | 35.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.2–15.5 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%36.3–41.8 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%34.1–39.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.8–34.5 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.9–12.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8–10.8 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.1 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.3–19 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%25.5–33.3 | 23.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%35.1–41.8 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.9–10.7 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.5–81.5 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.9–66 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.2–88.9 | 89.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.5–79.5 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%61.4–67.9 | 68.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%70.7–80 | 80.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%22.2–27.3 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%30.7–37.7 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.6–26.6 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.3–17.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.7–14.6 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.7–15.7 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29.4–36.9 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.1–17.2 | 12.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.6–18 | 12.2% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Wilson-Conococheague
Is Wilson-Conococheague a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wilson-Conococheague is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wilson-Conococheague?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.6% and 43.5%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wilson-Conococheague?
Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Wilson-Conococheague’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wilson-Conococheague have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.7%), 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 Wilson-Conococheague more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wilson-Conococheague.
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.