Healthcare in Milford, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp 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
43.5%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
10.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beebe Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 19.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Milford has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 2.7 out of 5.