Healthcare in Fairmount Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
50.2%
14.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.4%
8.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.9%
9.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.1%
6.5pp above 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
38.0%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.4%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
30.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.7%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
7.2%
Independent Living
11.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Washington Dc Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dc Va Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S National Hospital | 6.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| United Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Fairmount Heights has an obesity rate of 50.2%, which is 14.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.4%, 8.1pp below the national average. About 17.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.