Healthcare in Marlow Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.5%
11.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.7%
7.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.2%
6.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp above 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
36.5%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.3%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.7%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.0%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
7.8%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
1.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
United Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Medical Center | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Elizabeths Hospital | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Marlow Heights has an obesity rate of 47.5%, which is 11.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 14.4% 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 1.8 out of 5.