Melson House · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bridgeville is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Bridgeville differs from Delaware on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridgeville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgeville
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Bridgeville
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 6.9% across Delaware. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7.1% across Delaware. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.7% across Delaware. In all, Bridgeville runs above Delaware on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Delaware 21%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bridgeville, and more people treating it
49.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Delaware 38.1%), but 86.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.1% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bridgeville keeps up with checkups
It beats Delaware on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.1% vs 80.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 87.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Bridgeville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Bridgeville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeville is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #27 of 37 in Delaware. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Bridgeville’s median household income is $64,879; among the 9,913 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Bridgeville compares well: binge drinking, 10.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 86.1% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 91.2% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Bridgeville adults…
Bridgeville runs above DE on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bridgeville is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Delaware. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bridgeville as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridgeville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
Care in and near Bridgeville
No hospital or community health center in Bridgeville 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 Bridgeville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bridgeville adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bridgeville does better than Delaware.
3 in 10 Bridgeville 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.9% of Bridgeville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Bridgeville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeville | C | 35.4% | 17.7% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bridgeville adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bridgeville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bridgeville is better than Delaware on 6 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Bridgeville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bridgeville | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%19.5–27.7 | 18.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.2–19.3 | 13.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.4–15 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%29.4–41.7 | 35.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.2–20.2 | 13.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.9%45.7–54.1 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 52.3%48.2–56.2 | 41.2% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40%36.2–43.7 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.8%12.4–15.2 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.8%10.1–13.5 | 6.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.1–14.2 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.6–15.4 | 12.7% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.6–17.7 | 12.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32%26.6–37.8 | 27.2% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 10.2%8.5–12 | 14.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%27.1–36.3 | 35.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9.1–13.9 | 9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 86.1%83.6–88.4 | 80.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.2–66.3 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.7–92.5 | 87.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 86.5%84.3–88.4 | 78.1% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%70.7–77.9 | 67.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%73.8–84.1 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%16.6–22.6 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%24.8–32.5 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.3%16.4–22.5 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%11.7–17.4 | 13.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.3–11.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.8–8 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.1–8.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%10–15.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.5–41.7 | 30.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.8%17.4–24.6 | 14.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.4–14.5 | 13% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 6.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%7.7–11.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.2–6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Bridgeville
Is Bridgeville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeville is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #27 of 37 in Delaware. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bridgeville?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 41.7%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bridgeville?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke in Seaford, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Bridgeville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bridgeville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–13.9%), 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 Bridgeville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bridgeville.
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.