Healthcare in Essex, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
37.6%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | 6.4 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital, The | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Essex has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.8 out of 5.