Healthcare in Fenwick Island, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.1%
9.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
53.6%
Arthritis
39.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
17.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
9.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
24.9%
Lack of Support
15.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
8.4%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
13.3 mi
Atlantic General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic General Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 23.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 34.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fenwick Island has an obesity rate of 27.1%, which is 9.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 87.7% 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.