Healthcare in Edgemont, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above 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
40.5%
Arthritis
36.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.6 mi
Meritus Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritus Medical Center | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Frederick Health Hospital | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Gettysburg Hospital | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Edgemont has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.