Healthcare in Wilmington, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.0%
4.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
3.3 mi
St Francis Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilmington Va Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 7.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Rockford Center | 10.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Wilmington has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.