Healthcare in Fort Washington, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.1%
3.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
13.1%
10.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
12.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.1%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.2%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| United Medical Center | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 6.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Fort Washington has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 13.1%, 10.4pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.