Healthcare in Emmitsburg, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.8%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.7 mi

Gettysburg Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Gettysburg Hospital9.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Meritus Medical Center17.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Brook Lane Health Services17.7 miPsychiatric——
Frederick Health Hospital18.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Emmitsburg has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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.