Healthcare in Bowling Green, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.5%

1.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.4%

3.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.8%

2.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.3%

near 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

40.7%

Arthritis

35.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.8%

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

20.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.4%

Loneliness

36.1%

Lack of Support

26.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

18.8%

Cognitive

18.0%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.7%

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

2.8 mi

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center	2.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Thomas B Finan Center	2.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center	14.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Potomac Valley Hospital	18.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hampshire Memorial Hospital	21.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bowling Green has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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.