Healthcare in Preston, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below 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
37.5%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
24.1%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.1%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.3 mi
University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 17.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 27.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Preston has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.