Healthcare in Little Creek, 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
25.8%
2.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.8%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | 32.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Little Creek has an obesity rate of 43.5%, which is 7.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.