Octagonal Schoolhouse · Photo: http://memory.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/de/de0000/de0023/photos/031186pv.jpg · Public domainWhere Little Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Creek
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Little Creek
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.1% across Delaware. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 6.9% across Delaware. Obesity is also above the state: 43.5%, vs 35.3% across Delaware. In all, Little Creek runs above Delaware on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Little Creek
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19.4%), vs 15.4% across Delaware. Depression is above the state too: 25.8%, vs 21.1% across Delaware. Mind & connection ↓
More Little Creek adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), 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 Little Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Little Creek adults…
Little Creek runs above DE on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Little Creek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Little Creek runs above Delaware.
1 in 3 Little Creek 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.
Care in and near Little Creek
No hospital or community health center in Little Creek 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 Little Creek; ≈ 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 Little Creek 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.
15.2% of Little Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Little Creek 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 Little Creek adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Creek
Why doesn’t Little Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Little Creek.
What hospital is closest to Little Creek?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Little Creek’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 Little Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westside Family Healthcare - Dover in Dover, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little Creek.
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.