Delaware's
Best
Cities for Sleep
2020
Aptly nicknamed The First State, this 96 mile-long land mass became the first state in the Union in 1787. Delaware was home to indigenous Americans for thousands of years before European settlers arrived around 1630. Considered a coastal plain, Delaware has the lowest mean elevation of any state — just 60 feet above sea level on average. At its narrowest spot, Delaware is only nine miles wide. This densely-populated state is known as a tax haven, beachcomber’s paradise, and destination for seafood lovers.
Interesting facts about The First State:
- Reggae legend Bob Marley lived in Delaware in the 1960’s and worked as a lab assistant and on an assembly line
- Rhode Island is the only US state smaller than Delaware
- This coastal state boasts more horseshoe crabs than any other place in the world
- Delaware has three counties, the smallest number of any state in the US except Alaska, which has no counties
- The state dessert is the peach custard pie
So how does Delaware rate when it comes to sleep? Does this tiny state offer big benefits for slumber or does the density of the population make for troubled nights? Let’s take a look at our data and see what we find.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep
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North Star, DE
7,390
370
141,618
3.8
290
3.3
190
3.3
170
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Hockessin, DE
13,672 370 123,654 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Pike Creek, DE
8,740 370 122,772 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Glasgow, DE
15,280 370 90,035 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Middletown, DE
22,582 370 87,375 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Pike Creek Valley, DE
10,823 370 72,500 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Bear, DE
20,401 370 71,093 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Edgemoor, DE
6,178 370 60,463 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
New Castle, DE
5,529 370 59,773 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Brookside, DE
13,554 370 58,051 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Wilmington Manor, DE
7,608 370 55,806 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Newark, DE
33,673 370 54,590 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Georgetown, DE
7,427 320 47,376 3.6 320 3.3 150 3.3 180 3.22 100 46
Claymont, DE
8,707 370 52,277 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Seaford, DE
7,861 320 44,886 3.6 320 3.3 150 3.3 180 3.22 100 46
Elsmere, DE
5,981 370 45,660 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Smyrna, DE
11,580 370 54,675 3.7 340 3.5 160 3.5 180 3.26 130 50
Milford, DE
11,353 370 52,576 3.7 340 3.5 160 3.5 180 3.26 130 50
Wilmington, DE
70,635 370 40,221 3.8 290 3.3 190 3.3 170 3.5 120 45
Dover, DE
38,079 370 49,738 3.7 340 3.5 160 3.5 180 3.26 130 50How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
