Healthcare in Thurmont, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Frederick Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 13.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Gettysburg Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Thurmont has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.