Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 76.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
366
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 18.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
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 Delaware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 62.2% | 57.3% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 76.5% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.6% | 39.4% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delaware County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Delaware County Reports Lower Rates of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Delaware County reports that 14.3% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. The county also shows a life expectancy of 77.6 years, which is higher than both the Pennsylvania state average of 76.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider availability is relatively high, with 101 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 366 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which exceed the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Regarding insurance coverage, 5.4% of the county population is uninsured, a lower rate than the state average of 7.0% and the national average of 10%. These data points are gathered from federal administrative records and health surveys to track population health status. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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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.