Healthcare in Wheaton, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
5.6pp above 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
39.0%
Arthritis
18.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.0%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Holy Cross Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Suburban Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 3.9 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Wheaton has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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 2.5 out of 5.