Healthcare in Germantown, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.5%
8.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
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
38.6%
Arthritis
18.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.3%
Mobility
9.2%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
4.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Suburban Hospital | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 14.5 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
Germantown has an obesity rate of 27.5%, which is 8.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.