Healthcare in Smithsburg, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
33.5%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Meritus Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritus Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 4.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Frederick Health Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Smithsburg has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.