Healthcare in Hancock, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.5%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.9 mi
Berkeley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Medical Center | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Fulton County Medical Center | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Hancock has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp 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 2.5 out of 5.