Healthcare in Dewey Beach, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
6.9pp 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
47.8%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.7%
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
11.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
25.0%
Lack of Support
14.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.6%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
8.3%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.5%
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
5.5 mi
Beebe Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 17.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Dewey Beach has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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.