Healthcare in Williamsport, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Meritus Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritus Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brook Lane Health Services | 10.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Berkeley Medical Center | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | 15.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Williamsport has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.