Healthcare in Forest Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.9%
6.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
14.5%
9.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.8%
6.2pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
25.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.5%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
30.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
United Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Medical Center | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Forest Heights has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.