Healthcare in Ferndale, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
25.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Saint Agnes Hospital | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Maryland Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Ferndale has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 9.0% 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 3.2 out of 5.