Healthcare in Sharpsburg, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
Berkeley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 16.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Frederick Health Hospital | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sharpsburg has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.