Healthcare in Kenton, DE

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.6%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.7 mi

Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus10.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Dover Behavioral Health System10.7 miPsychiatric
University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown22.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus25.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Delaware Psychiatric Center29.1 miPsychiatric

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.