Healthcare in North Kensington, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.0%

10.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.8%

5.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

40.7%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.2%

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

12.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.8%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

20.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.2%

Mobility

8.9%

Cognitive

9.7%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

5.0%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Suburban Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Suburban Hospital	2.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen	2.9 mi	Acute Care - Department of Defense	—	✓
Holy Cross Hospital	3.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	—
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center	5.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center	6.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

North Kensington has an obesity rate of 26.0%, which is 10.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.