Healthcare in Seaford, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp 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
42.9%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.7%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc.
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Seaford has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.