Healthcare in Pocomoke City, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.7%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
25.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.1%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
20.8 mi
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 25.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 39.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 41.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Pocomoke City has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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.