Healthcare in Fulton, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.9%

9.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.2%

6.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.0%

3.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.7%

6.9pp below 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

37.5%

Arthritis

20.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

2.7%

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

10.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.2%

Loneliness

28.6%

Lack of Support

19.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

15.5%

Mobility

6.0%

Cognitive

7.1%

Hearing

3.6%

Vision

2.1%

Self-Care

1.6%

Independent Living

3.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center	4.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center	6.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center	8.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Spring Grove Hospital Center	12.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Holy Cross Hospital	12.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	—

Fulton has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.