Photo: Montgomery County Planning Commission on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Ambler is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Ambler differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ambler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ambler
Every town around Ambler scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Ambler’s A−, from Upper Dublin Township (A+) to Whitpain Township (A+). Around town ↓
Ambler is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Ambler’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ambler’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ambler is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #230 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 64%.
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). Ambler’s median household income is $77,394; among the 10,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Ambler and the towns around it
Ambler’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler | A− | 33.4% | 10.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Upper Dublin Township | A+ | 29% | 9.6% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Washington | — | — | — | — | |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | A+ | 28.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Whitpain Township | A+ | 27.6% | 9.6% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
Fort Washington: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Ambler adults…
Ambler runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ambler
No hospital or community health center in Ambler 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 Ambler; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ambler adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Ambler 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.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ambler adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ambler
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ambler is better than Pennsylvania on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Ambler’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ambler | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.4–13.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%27.5–39.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%27.6–34.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.6%27.2–34.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%25.9–32.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–13.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17–23.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%16.7–23.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%32.3–43.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.4–80.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%63.9–70.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.8–89 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%72.9–79.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63.1–72.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%72.6–85.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.5–25.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.4–31.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ambler
Is Ambler a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ambler is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #230 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ambler?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 39.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ambler?
Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Ambler’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ambler have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.7%), 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 Ambler more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ambler.
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.