Aspendale · Photo: Jack Boucher · Public domainWhere Kenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kenton
Mental distress runs high in Kenton
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.9%), vs 15.4% across Delaware. Depression is above the state too: 25.6%, vs 21.1% across Delaware. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Kenton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 12.6% 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 Kenton’s likely range.
How Kenton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kenton runs above Delaware.
1 in 3 Kenton 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.
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.
Out of every 100 Kenton adults…
Kenton runs above DE on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kenton
No hospital or community health center in Kenton 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 Kenton; ≈ 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 Kenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.3% of Kenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Kenton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kenton adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kenton
Why doesn’t Kenton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kenton.
What hospital is closest to Kenton?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Kenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kenton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westside Family Healthcare - Dover in Dover, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kenton.
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. 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.