Photo: Patrick Nouhailler's… · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Leipsic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leipsic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leipsic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leipsic
Dental care lags in Leipsic
57.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across Delaware. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (Delaware 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Leipsic
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Delaware. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (42.5%), vs 35.3% across Delaware. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Leipsic
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.5%), 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 Leipsic’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leipsic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Delaware.
Out of every 100 Leipsic adults…
Leipsic runs above DE on 3 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Leipsic
No hospital or community health center in Leipsic 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 Leipsic; ≈ 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 Leipsic adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Leipsic runs above Delaware.
1 in 3 Leipsic 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% of Leipsic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Leipsic 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 Leipsic adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leipsic
Why doesn’t Leipsic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leipsic.
What hospital is closest to Leipsic?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Leipsic’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 Leipsic?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westside Family Healthcare - Dover in Dover, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leipsic.
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.