Healthcare in Bowers, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
44.2%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beebe Medical Center | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 27.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Bowers has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.