Kent County Health Data
Kent County, Delaware
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 7.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
241
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Kent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.3% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 13.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.8% | 79.0% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 61.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kent County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kent County Primary Care Provider Density Trails National Median
Health data brief for Kent County, Delaware.
Kent County records 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For other medical metrics, the county reports a life expectancy of 75.1 years. This is lower than the Delaware state average of 76.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. About 16.8% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is near the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Kent County stands at 7.5%, slightly higher than the state average of 7.3% but lower than the national average of 10%. Data also shows 241 mental health providers per 100,000 people, just under the national median of 250. These figures are compiled from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kent County, Delaware
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.