Healthcare in Mercersville, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

34.5%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.3%

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

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

33.7%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

13.3%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.9%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.4 mi

Berkeley Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Berkeley Medical Center	11.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Martinsburg Va Medical Center	12.2 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Meritus Medical Center	13.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Brook Lane Health Services	13.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital	21.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Mercersville has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 2.8 out of 5.