New Castle County Health Data

New Castle County, Delaware

Health Score

76/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.1 yr

State avg 76.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

State avg 7.3%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

87

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

418

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in New Castle County, Delaware

New Castle exceeds national health benchmarks

At 77.1 years, life expectancy here nearly matches the U.S. average of 79.3 years, and just 16.1% report poor or fair health versus the national 13.1%. New Castle performs best among Delaware counties, though there's still room to close gaps with top-performing regions.

Delaware's healthiest county

New Castle leads the state with the highest life expectancy at 77.1 years—0.7 years above Delaware's 76.4-year average. Its 16.1% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among Delaware's three counties, reflecting better overall population health.

Provider advantage drives outcomes

New Castle boasts 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—nearly 40% more than Kent County's 51 and significantly above Sussex's 61. With 418 mental health providers per 100,000, the county offers robust behavioral health access that supports longer, healthier lives.

Lowest uninsured rate in the state

Just 6.2% of New Castle County residents lack health insurance, the best rate in Delaware and below the state average of 7.3%. Abundant primary and mental health providers mean most residents can access care when needed.

Keep coverage strong and continuous

Even with strong baseline insurance rates, staying covered is essential—visit healthcare.gov or Delaware's navigator services to renew or upgrade your plan. Continuous coverage ensures you can maintain preventive care and catch emerging health issues early.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of New Castle County, DE?
New Castle County has a health score of 76/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #1 out of 3 counties in Delaware (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in New Castle County?
Life expectancy in New Castle County is 77.1 years. The Delaware state average is 76.4 years, making New Castle County above the state average.
How does New Castle County health compare to the Delaware average?
New Castle County's health score of 76/100 is above the Delaware average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 76.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2% vs. 7.3% statewide.
What health factors affect New Castle County?
Key health factors for New Castle County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (6.2%), and primary care physician access (87:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 418:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is New Castle County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 76/100 ("Excellent"), New Castle County is one of the healthier counties in Delaware. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is New Castle County healthier than the Delaware average?
New Castle County's health score of 76/100 exceeds the Delaware average of 69/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.