Healthcare in Towson, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.4%
5.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.4%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sheppard And Enoch Pratt Hospital, The | 1.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Towson has an obesity rate of 30.4%, which is 5.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.