Healthcare in Bel Air, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.0%

0.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.2%

3.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.7%

Arthritis

34.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.2%

Loneliness

35.2%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.1%

Mobility

17.9%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.7 mi

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center	6.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Thomas B Finan Center	6.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Potomac Valley Hospital	14.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center	16.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hampshire Memorial Hospital	18.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bel Air has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.