Healthcare in Ocean City, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
43.5%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
18.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
9.6 mi
Atlantic General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic General Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 26.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 34.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Ocean City has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% 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.