Healthcare in North Star, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.1%
10.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
6.7pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.6%
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
11.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
26.8%
Lack of Support
16.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.3%
Mobility
10.0%
Cognitive
8.5%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Rockford Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Center | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilmington Va Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
North Star has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 3.9% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.