Healthcare in Dover Base Housing, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.5%
6.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
24.4%
Arthritis
12.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
20.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.0%
Mobility
6.5%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
3.1%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
4.5 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 31.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beebe Medical Center | 31.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dover Base Housing has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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.