Healthcare in Bethesda, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.2%
13.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.9%
5.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.1%
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
10.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.9%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
17.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.9%
Mobility
7.0%
Cognitive
7.6%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
3.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Suburban Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Hospital | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 1.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Psychiatric Institute Of Washington | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Holy Cross Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Bethesda has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.