Healthcare in Chevy Chase, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.4%
13.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
7.1pp 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
44.7%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.0%
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
9.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
26.9%
Lack of Support
15.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.4%
Mobility
7.2%
Cognitive
6.9%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.3%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
3.6%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Suburban Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 1.9 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Psychiatric Institute Of Washington | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chevy Chase has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 2.7 out of 5.