Healthcare in Highland, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.8%
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
10.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.4%
Mobility
7.7%
Cognitive
7.3%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
2.4%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
3.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Spring Grove Hospital Center | 12.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Holy Cross Hospital | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Highland has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.