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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Delaware
- New Castle County (101% of U.S. avg)
- Sussex County (100% of U.S. avg)
- Kent County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Kent County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Sussex County (100% of U.S. avg)
- New Castle County (101% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Delaware | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.2% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Delaware is 77.7 years, about 0.6 years shorter than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Delaware is 6.2%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Delaware | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.8% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Delaware are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Delaware | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Delaware are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Delaware | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.57 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Delaware is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Delaware has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Delaware.
What is the health grade for Delaware?
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Is Delaware one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Delaware?
The life expectancy in Delaware is 77.7 years, lower than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Delaware residents are uninsured?
6.2% of Delaware residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Delaware residents are obese?
36.6% of Delaware residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.