Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Dover is 77.2 years, about 0.5 years shorter than the Delaware average of 77.7 years.
The uninsured population in Dover is 7.0%, higher than the Delaware average of 6.2%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dover | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.7% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.8% | 36.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.3% | 14.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Dover is about 18% lower than in Delaware.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dover | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.3% | 17.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.2% | 26.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Dover are about the same as in Delaware.
Air Quality
| Metric | Dover | Delaware Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.14 | 6.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dover is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dover, Delaware has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Delaware, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Dover, Delaware.
What is the health grade for Dover, Delaware?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Dover, Delaware.
What is the life expectancy in Dover, Delaware?
The life expectancy in Dover, Delaware is 77.2 years, lower than the Delaware average of 77.7 years.
What percentage of Dover, Delaware residents are uninsured?
7.0% of Dover, Delaware residents are uninsured, higher than the Delaware average of 6.2%.
What percentage of Dover, Delaware residents are obese?
38.8% of Dover, Delaware residents are classified as obese, higher than the Delaware average of 36.6%.