Healthcare in Mount Vernon, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp 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
44.0%
Arthritis
37.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
18.8%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 28.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 35.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.