Borden Mines Superintendent's House · Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Zihlman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Zihlman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Zihlman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Zihlman
Cancer, COPD and depression run high in Zihlman
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Maryland. Depression is also above the state: 23.8%, vs 19.4% across Maryland. In all, Zihlman runs above Maryland on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Zihlman adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maryland. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Zihlman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Zihlman adults…
Zihlman runs above MD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Zihlman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Care in and near Zihlman
No hospital or community health center in Zihlman 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 Zihlman; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Zihlman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Zihlman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Zihlman runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Zihlman 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.
Zihlman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg | B− | 33.1% | 10.5% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Zihlman adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Zihlman
Why doesn’t Zihlman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Zihlman.
What hospital is closest to Zihlman?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Zihlman’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 Zihlman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri-State Community Health Center - Cumberland PC Site in Cumberland, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Zihlman.
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.