Healthcare in Cambridge, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.9%
9.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.0%
7.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp above 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
37.1%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.6%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Calverthealth Medical Center | 28.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Cambridge has an obesity rate of 45.9%, which is 9.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 3.8 out of 5.