How healthy is Swanton?
Swanton differs from Maryland on 18 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults facing housing insecurity (9.8% vs 13.5%) and fewer adults facing a utility shut-off (6.6% vs 8.4%). Where it trails the state: more adults with COPD (9.9% vs 5.9%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 21561. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Swanton
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Swanton
No hospital or community health center in Swanton 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 Swanton; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Swanton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Out of every 100 Swanton adults…
Swanton runs above MD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Swanton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
How Swanton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Swanton does better than Maryland.
1 in 3 Swanton 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Swanton adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Swanton, so we show its figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Swanton
| Measure | Swanton | Likely range | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 44.3% | 40.7–47.9% | 36.8% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 45.2% | 41.5–48.8% | 38.1% | worse |
| Obesity | 36.8% | 31.6–42.3% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 36.6% | 33.4–39.7% | 25.8% | worse |
| Depression | 20.8% | 18.1–23.7% | 19.4% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 13.4% | 11–16.1% | 9.9% | worse |
| Asthma | 11.1% | 9.9–12.3% | 10.6% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.9% | 10.9–12.9% | 7.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.1% | 13.2–17% | 12.5% | worse |
| COPD | 9.9% | 8.6–11.4% | 5.9% | worse |
| Heart disease | 9% | 8–10.1% | 5.8% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.4% | 4–5% | 3.4% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4% | 12.1–16.8% | 10.9% | worse |
| Binge drink | 13.6% | 11.4–16% | 14.1% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 27.4% | 23.5–31.7% | 23.6% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1% | 30.2–40.1% | 37.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.7% | 77.8–83.2% | 79.2% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 63.3% | 60–66.5% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 88.7% | 87.2–90.2% | 89.6% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 72.5% | 68.4–76.3% | 68.2% | better |
| Mammogram | 77.7% | 71.1–83.3% | 80.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 80.8% | 78.3–83% | 76.6% | better |
| No health insurance | 7.9% | 6.3–9.7% | 8.7% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 30.3% | 26.1–35.3% | 34.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.6% | 17.5–24.1% | 24.2% | better |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.1% | 14.2–18.1% | 15% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% | 18.7–24.7% | 17.9% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.4% | 13.5–17.4% | 12% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 12.7% | 10.5–15.2% | 15.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 9.8% | 8.2–11.6% | 13.5% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 6.6% | 5.6–7.7% | 8.4% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 6.8% | 5.8–7.9% | 7.8% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 11.6% | 9.5–13.9% | 11.8% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7% | 28.7–36.7% | 26.4% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 16.6% | 14.3–18.9% | 12.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.7% | 12–15.6% | 12.2% | |
| Hearing | 9.4% | 8.4–10.5% | 5.6% | |
| Vision | 5.1% | 4.5–5.7% | 4.5% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.2% | 3.7–4.8% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 8.6% | 7.5–9.7% | 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 Swanton door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Maryland figure falls inside it, we don’t call Swanton better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Swanton by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Swanton by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Swanton.
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.