Healthcare in Edgewood, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
25.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At | 7.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | 16.4 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Edgewood has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.