Healthcare in Houston, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.2%
8.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
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
40.6%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.4%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 17.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 18.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Houston has an obesity rate of 44.2%, which is 8.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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.