Where Alverda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alverda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alverda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alverda
COPD, obesity and asthma run high in Alverda
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (42.5%), vs 33.8% across Pennsylvania. Asthma is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 10.6% across Pennsylvania. In all, Alverda runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Alverda
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.6%), vs 15.8% 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 Alverda’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Alverda adults…
Alverda runs above PA on 4 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.
Care in and near Alverda
No hospital or community health center in Alverda 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 Alverda; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Alverda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Alverda adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Alverda runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Alverda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Township | C | 39.7% | 13.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | C | 40.3% | 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 Alverda adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alverda
Why doesn’t Alverda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alverda.
What hospital is closest to Alverda?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Alverda’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alverda?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri County Community Health Center in Cherry Tree, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alverda.
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.