How healthy is Gorman?
Gorman differs from Maryland on 14 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (21.5% vs 9.9%) and more adults with COPD (9.9% vs 5.9%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gorman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gorman
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
How Gorman adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gorman runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Gorman 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.
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.
Care in and near Gorman
No hospital or community health center in Gorman 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 Gorman; ≈ 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 Gorman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Out of every 100 Gorman adults…
Gorman runs above MD on 6 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.
18.9% of Gorman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gorman adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 100 people are less certain, so we show Gorman's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Gorman
| Measure | Gorman | Likely range | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 37% | 33.6–40.3% | 36.8% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% | 35.4–42.5% | 38.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 38.1% | 32.9–43.6% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1% | 30.2–36.2% | 25.8% | worse |
| Depression | 27.5% | 24.1–31.3% | 19.4% | worse |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 21.5% | 17.8–25.5% | 9.9% | worse |
| Asthma | 13.9% | 12.3–15.6% | 10.6% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.3% | 8.3–10.4% | 7.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 10.7–14.6% | 12.5% | about the same |
| COPD | 9.9% | 7.7–12.3% | 5.9% | worse |
| Heart disease | 6.7% | 5.6–7.8% | 5.8% | about the same |
| Stroke | 4% | 3.3–4.7% | 3.4% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9% | 11.9–19.7% | 10.9% | worse |
| Binge drink | 12.9% | 10.7–15.3% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 31% | 24.9–36.6% | 23.6% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4% | 31.4–41.3% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 79.2% | 75.9–82.1% | 79.2% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 57.8% | 54.4–61.2% | 64.4% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 86.1% | 83.1–88.7% | 89.6% | worse |
| Colon screening | 64.8% | 60.1–69.1% | 68.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74% | 66.6–80.4% | 80.7% | worse |
| Taking BP meds | 77.1% | 74.5–79.5% | 76.6% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 8.7% | 6.1–12% | 8.7% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 35.9% | 30.6–41.7% | 34.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 21.7% | 17.8–26.1% | 24.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 21.9% | 18.5–24.8% | 15% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 23.6% | 19.2–28.3% | 17.9% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 16.6% | 13.9–19.3% | 12% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 18.7% | 13.5–24.5% | 15.4% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 14.6% | 11.1–18.3% | 13.5% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 9.6% | 7.6–11.7% | 8.4% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 9.7% | 7.6–11.9% | 7.8% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 18.9% | 13.5–24.8% | 11.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4% | 30–40.5% | 26.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.4% | 13.9–20.7% | 12.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.5% | 15–21.8% | 12.2% | |
| Hearing | 7.5% | 6.4–8.6% | 5.6% | |
| Vision | 6% | 4.9–7.4% | 4.5% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.6% | 3.7–5.8% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 11.6% | 9.3–14.1% | 7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Gorman door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Maryland figure falls inside it, we don’t call Gorman better or worse.
CDC publishes Gorman directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gorman.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.