Healthcare in Tolchester, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
45.9%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
27.9%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | 18.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Hospital, The | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Tolchester has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.