Healthcare in Washington, DC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.6%
11.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.8%
4.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.0%
Arthritis
16.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
12.6%
Hearing
3.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
George Washington Univ Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Univ Hospital | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Washington Dc Va Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S National Hospital | 2.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Washington has an obesity rate of 24.6%, which is 11.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.