Healthcare in Newark, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.9%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
5.1 mi
Atlantic General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic General Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 28.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 32.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Newark has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.