Healthcare in Dunkirk, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.4%
2.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.0 mi
University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Calverthealth Medical Center | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Dunkirk has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 2.8 out of 5.