Healthcare in Potomac Park, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp above 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
39.6%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
18.3%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas B Finan Center | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hampshire Memorial Hospital | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Potomac Park has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.