Healthcare in Georgetown, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.8%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | 19.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Um Upper Chesapeake Behavioral Health Pavilion At | 19.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | 20.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Georgetown has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.