Healthcare in Frederick, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.4 mi

Frederick Health Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Frederick Health Hospital4.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Inova Loudoun Hospital18.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Meritus Medical Center21.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Brook Lane Health Services21.1 miPsychiatric

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.