Photo: Camerafiend · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Glasgow is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Glasgow differs from Delaware on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glasgow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glasgow
Against towns with similar incomes, Glasgow’s lead shrinks
Glasgow is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 65% of the 6,600 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Glasgow
Glasgow runs below Delaware on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.8% vs 6.9%), COPD (5% vs 7.1%) and stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Delaware 21%). Conditions ↓
Glasgow is an active town
Only 22.6% 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 Glasgow’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Glasgow’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glasgow is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #7 of 37 in Delaware. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% 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). Glasgow’s median household income is $113,982; among the 6,600 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Glasgow adults…
Glasgow runs below DE on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Glasgow
1 community health center in Glasgow, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Glasgow; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Glasgow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
How Glasgow adults are doing
About the same as Delaware on each measure.
1 in 3 Glasgow adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Glasgow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Glasgow and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | A− | 32.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glasgow adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Glasgow
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Glasgow is better than Delaware on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Glasgow’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Glasgow | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 18.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10–12.6 | 13.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 15.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%27.2–38.2 | 35.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.6–12.4 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.5–36.2 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.5–40.8 | 41.2% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21–26.2 | 28.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–8 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.9% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.3–12.6 | 12.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.2–26.2 | 27.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.5–18.6 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.2–41.2 | 35.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%6–8.1 | 9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.7–82.1 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%63.5–70.3 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.8–89.9 | 87.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%70.9–77 | 78.1% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63–71.2 | 67.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%74.1–84.5 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18–24 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.2–35.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.6–25.4 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.6–13.9 | 13.9% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%8–11.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22.3–28.7 | 30.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 14.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.6–13.5 | 13% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 6.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Glasgow
Is Glasgow a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Glasgow is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #7 of 37 in Delaware. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Glasgow?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 38.2%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Glasgow?
Christiana Hospital in Newark, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Glasgow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Glasgow have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.1%), 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 Glasgow more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glasgow.
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.