Healthcare in Shaft, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
34.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
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
25.6%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
10.0 mi
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas B Finan Center | 10.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hampshire Memorial Hospital | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Shaft has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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.