Healthcare in Port Penn, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.1%
6.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
18.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.7%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
Delaware Psychiatric Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Rockford Center | 12.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilmington Va Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Port Penn has an obesity rate of 30.1%, which is 6.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.