Healthcare in Lincoln, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
45.0%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.1 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 13.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beebe Medical Center | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Lincoln has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.