Where Arcadia University residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arcadia University, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arcadia University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcadia University
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Arcadia University
Arcadia University runs below Pennsylvania on nine chronic conditions, most of all cancer (0.6% vs 8.8%), heart disease (0.6% vs 7.4%) and stroke (0.4% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Arcadia University doesn’t win on
23.4% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Few Arcadia University adults smoke
5.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Arcadia University’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arcadia University adults…
Arcadia University runs below PA on 9 of 11 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Arcadia University
No hospital or community health center in Arcadia University 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 Arcadia University; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arcadia University adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Arcadia University adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Arcadia University 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.
Arcadia University and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arcadia University adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Arcadia University
Why doesn’t Arcadia University have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arcadia University.
What hospital is closest to Arcadia University?
Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Arcadia University’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arcadia University?
59 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Covenant House Health and Dental Services in Philadelphia, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arcadia University.
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.