Healthcare in Jefferson, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.6%

0.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

40.9%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.9%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.4%

Mobility

10.7%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Frederick Health Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Frederick Health Hospital12.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Inova Loudoun Hospital12.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital19.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Meritus Medical Center22.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Brook Lane Health Services22.4 miPsychiatric——

Jefferson has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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.