Healthcare in Silver Spring, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.5%
6.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
18.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.3%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
4.3%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Holy Cross Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Suburban Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 4.4 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S National Hospital | 4.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
Silver Spring has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.