Where Ardmore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ardmore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ardmore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ardmore
Ardmore is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Ardmore
Ardmore runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.4%). Conditions ↓
Few Ardmore adults smoke
8.8% 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 Ardmore’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Ardmore adults…
Ardmore runs below PA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ardmore
No hospital or community health center in Ardmore 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 Ardmore; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ardmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Ardmore adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Ardmore does better than 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.
Ardmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverford College | — | — | — | — | |
| Wynnewood | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Wynne | — | — | — | — |
Haverford College, Wynnewood and Penn Wynne: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ardmore adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ardmore
Why doesn’t Ardmore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ardmore.
What hospital is closest to Ardmore?
Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Ardmore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ardmore?
70 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chespenn Center for Family Health at Upper Darby in Upper Darby, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ardmore.
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.