Where Ocean City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ocean City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocean City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocean City
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Ocean City
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.4% across Washington. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.1% across Washington. Cancer is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 7.9% across Washington. In all, Ocean City runs above Washington on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ocean City, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Washington 30.5%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 70.7% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Ocean City, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Washington 8.4%), yet 20% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Ocean City
The closest emergency room is Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sea Mar Community Health Centers is closer (5.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Washington figure falls outside Ocean City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ocean City adults…
Ocean City runs above WA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocean City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Washington.
Care in and near Ocean City
No hospital or community health center in Ocean City 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 Ocean City; ≈ 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 Washington
Share of adults, with the Washington figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ocean City adults are doing
About the same as Washington on each measure.
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.
10.8% of Ocean City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11% across Washington.
Ocean City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copalis Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| Hogans Corner | — | — | — | — |
Copalis Beach and Hogans Corner: 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 Ocean City adults live with a disability (Washington 27.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ocean City
Why doesn’t Ocean City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ocean City.
What hospital is closest to Ocean City?
Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Ocean City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ocean City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sea Mar CHC - Ocean Shores Point Brown Ave. in Ocean Shores, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ocean City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Washington 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.