Healthcare in South Kensington, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.4%
12.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
6.3pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.3%
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
10.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
28.2%
Lack of Support
16.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.5%
Mobility
7.6%
Cognitive
7.7%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Holy Cross Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Suburban Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 2.1 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Psychiatric Institute Of Washington | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
South Kensington has an obesity rate of 23.4%, which is 12.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.