Photo: Mvincec · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Aliquippa is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Aliquippa differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aliquippa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aliquippa
Every town around Aliquippa scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Aliquippa’s D, from Ambridge (C) to Baden (B). Around town ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Aliquippa
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.4%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Aliquippa runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Aliquippa adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Aliquippa, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Aliquippa is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Aliquippa is healthier than 11%. Against the 5,856 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 27%. Health Grade ↓
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 Aliquippa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Aliquippa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aliquippa is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #991 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 32% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Aliquippa’s median household income is $50,188; among the 5,856 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Aliquippa compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82% (U.S. 76.5%).
Aliquippa and the towns around it
Aliquippa’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliquippa | D | 44.2% | 15.4% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Hopewell Township | B− | 38.7% | 12.2% | 16.4% | ZIP 15001 |
| Ambridge | C | 41.5% | 11.8% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Baden | B | 36.3% | 11.9% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Harmony Township | B | 38.3% | 11.2% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Aliquippa adults…
Aliquippa runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Aliquippa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Aliquippa
No hospital or community health center in Aliquippa 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 Aliquippa; ≈ 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).
How Aliquippa adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aliquippa adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aliquippa
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aliquippa is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Aliquippa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aliquippa | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.4%22.8–28.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.4–20.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%37.2–51.2 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.5–17.6 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%37.8–46.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.1–40.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.8%33.1–40.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.9–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.8–20.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.5%18.1–23.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%26.9–35.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.3–19.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.2%35.9–48.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.3–10 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.5–84 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%51.6–59.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%82.8–87.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.3–84.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62–71.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%68.8–82.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.7–26.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%33–41.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.8–22.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7–8.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.5–6.4 | 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 Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Aliquippa
Is Aliquippa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aliquippa is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #991 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aliquippa?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 51.2%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aliquippa?
Heritage Valley Sewickley in Sewickley, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Aliquippa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aliquippa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10%), 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 Aliquippa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aliquippa.
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.