Healthcare in Cheswold, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
42.4%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.6%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.6%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
16.6%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 22.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 29.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Cheswold has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.