Healthcare in Nikep, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.9%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.4%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.3 mi
Potomac Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Valley Hospital | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas B Finan Center | 14.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hampshire Memorial Hospital | 20.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Nikep has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.