Healthcare in Braddock Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
10.0%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Frederick Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 20.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Braddock Heights has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.