Healthcare in Smith Island, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
45.1%
Arthritis
39.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.3 mi
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 32.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 36.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Medstar Saint Mary'S Hospital | 38.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Smith Island has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.