Cloud-Reese House · Photo: Smallbones · CC0On CDC estimates, Hockessin is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Hockessin differs from Delaware on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hockessin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hockessin
Hockessin ranks #3 for health in Delaware
Out of 37 Delaware towns with a Health Grade, Hockessin is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 96% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Hockessin’s lead shrinks
Hockessin is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 68% of the 1,653 towns with similar household incomes ($128K–$214K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hockessin is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 27.2% across Delaware. Habits ↓
Few Hockessin adults smoke
7% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 12.6% across Delaware. Habits ↓
Hockessin keeps up with checkups
It beats Delaware on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.8% vs 63.1%) and cholesterol checks (91.9% 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 Hockessin’s likely range.
What’s behind Hockessin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hockessin is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #3 of 37 in Delaware. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than almost every town); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 74%.
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). Hockessin’s median household income is $171,204; among the 1,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($128K–$214K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Delaware
Share of adults, with the Delaware figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hockessin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
Out of every 100 Hockessin adults…
Hockessin runs below DE on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hockessin
No hospital or community health center in Hockessin 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 Hockessin; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Hockessin adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hockessin does better than Delaware.
1 in 4 Hockessin 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.
3.6% of Hockessin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Hockessin and the towns around it
Hockessin’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockessin | A+ | 25.6% | 10.5% | 7% | CDC place |
| North Star | A+ | 26.1% | 10% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Pike Creek | A | 27.8% | 10.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hockessin adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hockessin
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hockessin is better than Delaware on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Hockessin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hockessin | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 18.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%8.9–11.4 | 13.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%10–12.8 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.6%20.8–30.6 | 35.3% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 13.1% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.8–37.9 | 38.1% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%38.8–46.5 | 41.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%24.7–30.7 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.8–12.9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 6.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 7.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.4%3.6–5.5 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7%5.9–8.3 | 12.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.7–22.1 | 27.2% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.3–16.8 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4%24.1–33 | 35.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5.2 | 9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.1–84.6 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%72.8–78.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.7–93 | 87.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.6–82.2 | 78.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67.8–75.3 | 67.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.6–84.8 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.1–21.7 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.1%23.5–30.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.3%14.8–19.9 | 21.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 13.9% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.6%2.9–4.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%20.5–26.7 | 30.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 14.8% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.5%7.5–9.8 | 13% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 6.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.3–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.5 | 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 Hockessin
Is Hockessin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hockessin is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 37 in Delaware. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hockessin?
CDC estimates 25.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.8% and 30.6%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hockessin?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Hockessin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hockessin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.2%), 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 Hockessin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hockessin.
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.