Healthcare in District Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.0%
10.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.3%
8.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.6%
5.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.3%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
29.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| United Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 7.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
District Heights has an obesity rate of 47.0%, which is 10.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.3%, 8.2pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.