Healthcare in Clayton, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below 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
35.1%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.6 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 10.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 25.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 25.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Clayton has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.