Healthcare in Townsend, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
19.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.6%
Mobility
9.3%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
3.7%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.4 mi
Delaware Psychiatric Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 17.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 17.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Union Hospital Of Cecil County | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Rockford Center | 18.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Townsend has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.