Sussex County Health Data
Sussex County, Delaware
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.3%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 16.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.4 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.1
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 Sussex County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 33.6% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 22.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 13.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 79.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 61.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.4% | 77.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sussex County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sussex County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Delaware State Average
Health data brief for Sussex County, Delaware.
In Sussex County, 8.4% of the population lacks health insurance, a rate that is higher than the Delaware state average of 7.3%. This figure remains lower than the national average of approximately 10%. The county reports a life expectancy of 77.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.4 years and mirrors the national average of 77 years. About 15.5% of adults in Sussex County report poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 61 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 70. There are 231 mental health providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250. These details are reported in the latest health provider census. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.