Healthcare in Kent Acres, 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
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
4.1 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 4.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 30.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 32.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Kent Acres has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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.