Healthcare in Sandy Hook, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
13.8 mi
Inova Loudoun Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Berkeley Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Frederick Health Hospital | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Sandy Hook has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.