Healthcare in Laurel, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
39.1%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
19.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
5.2 mi
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Laurel has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.