Healthcare in Gorman, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.5%

4.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

38.9%

Arthritis

33.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.5%

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

21.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.5%

Loneliness

35.9%

Lack of Support

21.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

17.4%

Cognitive

18.5%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

11.6%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.2 mi

Garrett Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Garrett Regional Medical Center	7.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Potomac Valley Hospital	21.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Preston Memorial Hospital	23.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Grant Memorial Hospital	25.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hampshire Memorial Hospital	31.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Gorman has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.