Healthcare in North Potomac, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.1%
15.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.2%
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
10.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.0%
Mobility
7.8%
Cognitive
7.6%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Suburban Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 9.7 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
North Potomac has an obesity rate of 21.1%, which is 15.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.