Healthcare in Farmington, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
12.7 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 12.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 16.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 22.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 22.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Farmington has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.