Hopeful Unity · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Worton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Worton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Worton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Worton
Binge drinking is the habit Worton doesn’t win on
18.4% of adults binge drink, vs 14.1% across Maryland. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Worton
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.6%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Conditions ↓
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 Worton’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Worton adults…
Worton runs above MD on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Worton
No hospital or community health center in Worton 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 Worton; ≈ 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 Worton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Worton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Worton runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Worton 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.
10.4% of Worton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Worton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butlertown | — | — | — | — |
Butlertown: 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 Worton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Worton
Why doesn’t Worton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Worton.
What hospital is closest to Worton?
University of MD Shore Medical Ctr at Chestertown in Chestertown, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Worton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Worton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chestertown Health Center in Chestertown, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Worton.
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.