Healthcare in Georgetown, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.7%
16.1pp above 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
41.4%
Arthritis
25.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.8%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 1.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beebe Medical Center | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Georgetown has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 26.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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.