Healthcare in Lewes, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
53.4%
Arthritis
40.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
16.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
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
10.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
25.2%
Lack of Support
15.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
9.1%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3.7 mi
Beebe Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 15.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Regional Medical Center Inc | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lewes has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 87.7% 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.