Healthcare in Mount Aetna, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Meritus Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritus Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 5.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Frederick Health Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Berkeley Medical Center | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Mount Aetna has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.