Hoffecker-Lockwood House · Photo: Cortlandt Van Dyke Hubbard, Photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Cheswold is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Cheswold differs from Delaware on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cheswold. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheswold
Dental care lags in Cheswold
51.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across Delaware. Among those 65 and older, 27.6% have lost all their teeth (Delaware 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Cheswold adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38%), vs 27.2% across Delaware. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Cheswold
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.1% across Delaware. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.3%), vs 13.1% across Delaware. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.7% across Delaware. In all, Cheswold runs above Delaware on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Cheswold’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Cheswold’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheswold is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 30% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Cheswold’s median household income is $86,875; among the 10,253 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cheswold compares well: binge drinking, 10.8% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cheswold adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Cheswold adults…
Cheswold runs above DE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cheswold
No hospital or community health center in Cheswold 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 Cheswold; ≈ 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).
How Cheswold adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cheswold runs above Delaware.
4 in 10 Cheswold 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.
21% of Cheswold adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Cheswold and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheswold | D | 46.7% | 18.3% | 16.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cheswold adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cheswold
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cheswold is better than Delaware on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Cheswold’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cheswold | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.9%23.5–30.2 | 18.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.3–19.3 | 13.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.8 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.7%40.3–53.4 | 35.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16.2–20.4 | 13.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.7%41.9–49.5 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%38.5–46.4 | 41.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.5–36.9 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–15 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 6.9% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%8.8–11.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.6%23.4–32 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.2–19.5 | 12.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38%33.1–42.9 | 27.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.8%9–12.9 | 14.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%38–48.8 | 35.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.1–13.5 | 9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%80.7–86.4 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.7%47.8–55.6 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.4–88.4 | 87.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.8–82.9 | 78.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59.2–68 | 67.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%67–79.7 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.4–25.9 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36%32.1–40.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.7–28.6 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%18.6–24.9 | 13.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%14.9–19.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.7–12.9 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.6–12.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%17.8–24.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%36.1–44.9 | 30.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%19.1–24.3 | 14.8% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 13% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 6.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.4 | 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 Cheswold
Is Cheswold a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheswold is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cheswold?
CDC estimates 46.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.3% and 53.4%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cheswold?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Cheswold’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cheswold have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–13.5%), 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 Cheswold more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cheswold.
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.