Healthcare in West Laurel, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
10.2%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Hospital | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
West Laurel has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 8.6% 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 2.4 out of 5.