Healthcare in Felton, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
12.5 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 12.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 25.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Felton has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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.