Healthcare in Westernport, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.6 mi
Potomac Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Valley Hospital | 6.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Western Maryland Regional Medical Center | 18.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Thomas B Finan Center | 18.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hampshire Memorial Hospital | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Westernport has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.