34.0%
Obesity rate
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity rate (%) | 34 | 32 |
National ranking
Delaware ranks #23 of 38 states by adult obesity rate.
| #1 | Alaska | 22% |
| #2 | Colorado | 24.5% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | 27.2% |
| #4 | California | 28.1% |
| #5 | Montana | 28.3% |
| #6 | Utah | 29% |
| #7 | Wyoming | 29% |
| #8 | New York | 29.1% |
| #9 | New Hampshire | 29.6% |
| #10 | Oregon | 29.6% |
| #11 | Florida | 30.1% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 30.1% |
| #13 | New Jersey | 30.3% |
| #14 | Washington | 30.5% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 30.6% |
| #16 | Nevada | 31% |
| #17 | New Mexico | 31% |
| #18 | Maine | 32.9% |
| #19 | Virginia | 33.2% |
| #20 | Illinois | 33.4% |
| #21 | Pennsylvania | 33.4% |
| #22 | North Carolina | 33.6% |
| #23 | Delaware | 34% |
| #24 | Arizona | 34.4% |
| #25 | Wisconsin | 34.5% |
| #26 | Georgia | 34.5% |
| #27 | Michigan | 35.2% |
| #28 | Texas | 35.8% |
| #29 | Indiana | 36.8% |
| #30 | Oklahoma | 36.8% |
| #31 | Ohio | 37% |
| #32 | Tennessee | 37.1% |
| #33 | Missouri | 37.3% |
| #34 | Louisiana | 38% |
| #35 | South Dakota | 38.4% |
| #36 | Kentucky | 39% |
| #37 | North Dakota | 39% |
| #38 | Vermont | 45 |
Overview
About 34.0% of Delaware adults are obese, above the U.S. rate of 32.0%, prompting statewide wellness initiatives.
Did you know?
- Delaware's Healthy Lifestyles program targets childhood obesity prevention in public schools.