Find veterans benefits offices and service contacts for Talbot County, Maryland.
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Free veterans benefits and claims assistance through the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Appointments are required.
11 South Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 2,570, give or take 278 civilian veterans in Talbot County.
Among Maryland's 24 counties and equivalents, Talbot County ranks 19th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 25 percent below the Maryland share; below the national share. | 29 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 11 percent below the Maryland share; below the national share. | 14 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Talbot County number about 994, give or take 135; their 39 percent share is above Maryland's 23 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Talbot County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Talbot County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Talbot County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $63,701 ± $7,188 | $75,911 ± $1,212 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,253 ± $3,326 | $50,821 ± $281 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 7.4% ± 3.3 points | 5.9% ± 0.4 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 32.7% ± 5.4 points | 24.3% ± 0.6 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 63.3% ± 8.5 points | 81.2% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 9.7% ± 9.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.9% ± 2.7 points | 96.0% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 46.2% ± 6.2 points | 42.2% ± 0.7 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 553 veterans in Talbot County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 123 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 63 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 78 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 154 |
| 100 percent | 135 |
FY2019: 420 recipients. Change to FY2025: +133.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 51 VA-backed home loans out of 907 home loans made in Talbot County (5.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $448,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 878, give or take 155) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 477, give or take 167).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $13.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $11.2 million in medical care spending in Talbot County for FY2025.
Baltimore VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-1524
New-patient wait for mental health: 24 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 25 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 45 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Cambridge VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
830 Chesapeake Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613-9408
New-patient wait for mental health: 9 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 22 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 15 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Annapolis Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
100 Annapolis Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
about 24 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Baltimore VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
31 Hopkins Plaza, Floors G, 1, 2, 3, and 12, Baltimore, MD 21201
about 44 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Talbot County is Loch Raven VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Baltimore, MD, about 47 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Talbot County is Prince George's County Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Clinton, MD, about 39 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Baltimore RO (station 313); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico (opens in a new tab)
18424 Joplin Road Triangle, VA 22172
703-221-2183
About 65.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Baltimore National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5501 Frederick Avenue Baltimore, MD 21228
410-644-9696
About 46.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
6827 E New Market Ellwood Rd Hurlock, MD 21643
410-943-3420
About 15.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Mid-Shore Regional CoC counted 2 veterans experiencing homelessness (2 sheltered, 0 unsheltered).
MD-511 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 7 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Baltimore VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 410-605-7000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total may receive a property tax exemption on their home and surrounding yard.
Maryland offers Conroy scholarships to eligible children and stepchildren of veterans with a 100 percent permanent service-connected disability.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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