Healthcare in Takoma Park, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.1%
6.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.3%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Holy Cross Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S National Hospital | 3.6 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Washington Dc Va Medical Center | 3.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Takoma Park has an obesity rate of 30.1%, which is 6.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.