Healthcare in West Ocean City, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.4%
4.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
18.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.8%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Atlantic General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic General Hospital | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 27.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 34.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
West Ocean City has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.