Abner Cloud House · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Where Ardentown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ardentown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ardentown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ardentown
Cancer and arthritis run high in Ardentown
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), vs 9.1% across Delaware. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.8%), vs 28.4% across Delaware. Conditions ↓
Ardentown keeps up with checkups
It beats Delaware on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.2% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (72.9% vs 63.1%). Checkups ↓
Ardentown adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.3% vs 31.7%), frequent mental distress (11.8% vs 15.4%) and lack of emotional support (16% vs 21.6%) all run below Delaware. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Delaware figure falls outside Ardentown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ardentown adults…
Ardentown runs below DE on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ardentown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
How Ardentown adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Ardentown does better than Delaware.
1 in 4 Ardentown adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Ardentown
No hospital or community health center in Ardentown itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ardentown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Ardentown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Ardentown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden | — | — | — | — |
Arden: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ardentown adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ardentown
Why doesn’t Ardentown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ardentown.
What hospital is closest to Ardentown?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Ardentown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ardentown?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Henrietta Johnson Medical Center at Claymont in Claymont, 1.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ardentown.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Delaware figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.