On CDC estimates, Woodside East is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Woodside East differs from Delaware on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodside East. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodside East
Dental care lags in Woodside East
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across Delaware. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Delaware 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Woodside East
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.9%), vs 13.9% across Delaware. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (14.8% vs 11.6%) are higher too. 16% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity and asthma run high in Woodside East
44.6% of adults have obesity, vs 35.3% across Delaware. 1 in 8 adults have asthma (12.8%), vs 10.8% across Delaware. Conditions ↓
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 Woodside East’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Woodside East’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodside East is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 58% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Woodside East’s median household income is $61,142; among the 9,208 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodside East 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.
16% of Woodside East adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Delaware.
Out of every 100 Woodside East adults…
Woodside East runs below DE on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Woodside East residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Delaware. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Woodside East
No hospital or community health center in Woodside East 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 Woodside East; ≈ 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).
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.
How Woodside East adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Woodside East runs above Delaware.
1 in 3 Woodside East 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.
Woodside East and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside East | C | 44.6% | 14.5% | 14% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodside East adults live with a disability (Delaware 30.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodside East
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodside East is better than Delaware on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Delaware figure falls inside Woodside East’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodside East | DE | U.S. | vs DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%19.2–24 | 18.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 13.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20 | 15.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.6%38.3–51.2 | 35.3% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.8–16.2 | 13.1% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%36–43.2 | 38.1% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.5–43.1 | 41.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.3–32.2 | 28.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 9.1% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 6.9% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23%19.5–26.7 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.1–16.2 | 12.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.6–36.2 | 27.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%11–15.5 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%36–46.8 | 35.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79–85 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%53.9–61.3 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.6–88.3 | 87.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.7–79.9 | 78.1% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.6–68.3 | 67.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.4%66.7–79.2 | 78.5% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.8–26.5 | 21.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.9–38.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.8–26.1 | 21.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%14.8–19.5 | 13.9% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%13.1–17 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.4–11 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.8–18.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%31–38.7 | 30.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.7–18.6 | 14.8% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.2–16.7 | 13% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 6.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Woodside East
Is Woodside East a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodside East is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodside East?
CDC estimates 44.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.3% and 51.2%, against 35.3% across Delaware and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodside East?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus in Dover, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Woodside East’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodside East have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.6%), 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 Woodside East more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodside East.
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.