New Castle County Health Data
New Castle County, Delaware
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.6 per 100K
Dentists
3.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 New Castle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | New Castle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.0% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 22.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | New Castle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 15.8% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | New Castle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 79.0% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | New Castle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare New Castle County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
New Castle County Mental Health Provider Density Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for New Castle County, Delaware.
New Castle County maintains a mental health provider ratio of 418 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 87 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, which is above the Delaware state average of 76.4 years and aligns with the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 7.3% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from federal and state health reporting databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.