Healthcare in Smyrna, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.6%
7.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
36.0%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 26.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Smyrna has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.