Healthcare in Frederick, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
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
37.2%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.7%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.6%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
12.6%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Frederick Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 21.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Frederick has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.