Healthcare in Dover, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.8%
8.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
36.6%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | 33.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dover has an obesity rate of 44.8%, which is 8.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.