Photo: Coemgenus at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Kennett Square is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Kennett Square differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kennett Square. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kennett Square
1 in 8 working-age adults in Kennett Square has no health insurance
11.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Kennett Square
Kennett Square runs below Pennsylvania on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.8% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). 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 Pennsylvania figure falls outside Kennett Square’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Kennett Square’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kennett Square is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #153 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 72%.
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). Kennett Square’s median household income is $80,505; among the 10,726 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 95%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kennett Square adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Kennett Square adults…
Kennett Square runs below PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kennett Square
No hospital or community health center in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kennett Square adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Kennett Square and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Square | A | 32.8% | 9.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kennett Square adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kennett Square
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kennett Square is better than Pennsylvania on 11 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Kennett Square’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kennett Square | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.6–17.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.3–12 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%26.4–39.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.9%22.5–29.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%28.1–35.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.2–26.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%6.9–10.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.4%17.8–25.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.7%16.9–24.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.3–40.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.9%9.4–14.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%69.9–78.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.3–71.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%82.9–87.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%71.8–78.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%62.9–72.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%73.8–86.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.6–24.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%23.3–30.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 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 Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Kennett Square
Is Kennett Square a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kennett Square is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #153 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kennett Square?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 39.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kennett Square?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Kennett Square’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kennett Square have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–14.7%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
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 Kennett Square more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kennett Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.