Healthcare in Bethany Beach, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.6%
9.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
54.0%
Arthritis
39.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
17.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
9.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
23.6%
Lack of Support
13.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
7.1%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
14.4 mi
Beebe Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 20.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 30.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bethany Beach has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 88.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.