Healthcare in Chester, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.2%
5.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.4 mi
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chester has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.