Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bellefonte is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Bellefonte differs from Delaware on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellefonte. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellefonte
Binge drinking is the habit Bellefonte doesn’t win on
17.1% of adults binge drink, vs 14.2% across Delaware, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Fewer Bellefonte adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Delaware. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bellefonte is an active town
Only 22.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.2% across Delaware. Habits ↓
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 Bellefonte’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Bellefonte’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellefonte is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 80% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 68%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bellefonte’s median household income is $90,694; among the 9,876 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Bellefonte adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Out of every 100 Bellefonte adults…
Bellefonte runs below DE on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Bellefonte residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Delaware. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bellefonte
No hospital or community health center in Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellefonte adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
How Bellefonte adults are doing
About the same as Delaware on each measure.
3 in 10 Bellefonte 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.
Bellefonte and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte | A− | 32.9% | 10.9% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Edgemoor | B | 35.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellefonte adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellefonte
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellefonte is better than Delaware on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Bellefonte’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellefonte | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13–18.8 | 18.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.6–14.4 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.4–17.6 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%27–38.8 | 35.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34%30.3–37.7 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.9–43.5 | 41.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.1–30.4 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 6.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.2–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.2–15.2 | 12.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%18.2–27 | 27.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.5–19.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%27–36.6 | 35.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.8–8.2 | 9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75–81.6 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%67.3–73.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.4–90 | 87.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.5–77.8 | 78.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.9–72.9 | 67.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.5–80.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.1–27 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.4–32.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16–21.8 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%7.9–12.3 | 13.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.1–10.6 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5–7.2 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.4–10.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.1–31.4 | 30.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%10.4–14.9 | 14.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.4–14.6 | 13% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 6.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.3–4.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.6–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Delaware figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bellefonte
Is Bellefonte a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellefonte is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellefonte?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 38.8%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellefonte?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Bellefonte’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellefonte have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–8.2%), against 9% across Delaware.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bellefonte more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bellefonte.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.