Healthcare in Glen Echo, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.7%
12.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
6.7pp 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
43.7%
Arthritis
23.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.5%
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
10.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
26.7%
Lack of Support
15.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.1%
Mobility
7.0%
Cognitive
7.0%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
2.3%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
3.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Suburban Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 3.3 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Psychiatric Institute Of Washington | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Glen Echo has an obesity rate of 23.7%, which is 12.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 3.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.