Healthcare in West Pocomoke, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.1%
5.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
43.8%
Arthritis
35.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
27.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.3 mi
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 37.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 39.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Pocomoke has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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.