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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Allenport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allenport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allenport
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Allenport
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Allenport runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Allenport
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Allenport adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.6%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Allenport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Allenport adults…
Allenport runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Allenport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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.
Care in and near Allenport
No hospital or community health center in Allenport 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 Allenport; ≈ 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 Allenport adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Allenport runs above Pennsylvania.
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.
Allenport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Township | C− | 37.2% | 14.2% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Union | D− | 41% | 14.8% | 26.3% | CDC place |
| Wayne Township | C | 36.7% | 12.8% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Allenport adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Allenport
Why doesn’t Allenport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Allenport.
What hospital is closest to Allenport?
Penn Highlands Huntingdon in Huntingdon, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Allenport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Allenport?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Btamc Mount Union Area Medical Center in Mount Union, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allenport.
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.