Healthcare in Walkersville, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.6%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Frederick Health Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Meritus Medical Center | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 20.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Carroll Hospital Center | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Walkersville has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.