Healthcare in Denton, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.2%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
18.2%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.4 mi
University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton | 15.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 26.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Denton has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.8 out of 5.