Where Alba residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alba, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alba. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alba
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Alba
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Alba runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Alba
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Alba, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Alba’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alba adults…
Alba runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alba adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Alba
No hospital or community health center in Alba 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 Alba; ≈ 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 Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Alba adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Alba and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Township | C− | 37% | 13% | 20.4% | ZIP 17724 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alba adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alba
Why doesn’t Alba have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alba.
What hospital is closest to Alba?
Troy Community Hospital in Troy, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Alba’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alba?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Troy Laurel Health Center in Troy, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alba.
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. 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.