Healthcare in Charlestown, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp 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
37.4%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.1%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Union Hospital Of Cecil County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hospital Of Cecil County | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At | 12.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Rockford Center | 15.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 20.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Charlestown has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.