Healthcare in Potomac Heights, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.9%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Belvoir Community Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Potomac Heights has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.