Healthcare in Capitol Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.4%
8.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.8%
3.2pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.4%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
31.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
4.2%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Washington Dc Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dc Va Medical Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| United Medical Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 6.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Capitol Heights has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.4%, 8.1pp below the national average. About 13.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 2.5 out of 5.