Healthcare in Kenton, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.5%
7.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
32.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
10.7 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 29.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Kenton has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.