Healthcare in Oakland, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.2%

1.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

41.7%

Arthritis

32.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Garrett Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Garrett Regional Medical Center1.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Preston Memorial Hospital17.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Potomac Valley Hospital22.3 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Grafton City Hospital, Inc33.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mon Health Medical Center33.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Oakland has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.