Healthcare in St. James, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.4%

Arthritis

26.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.9%

Mobility

10.5%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.8 mi

Meritus Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Meritus Medical Center	8.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Brook Lane Health Services	8.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Berkeley Medical Center	14.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Martinsburg Va Medical Center	16.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital	16.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

St. James has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.