Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Athens Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Athens Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16404, 16360. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Athens Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Athens Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Athens Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Athens Township
58.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Athens Township has no health insurance
9.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
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 Athens Township’s likely range; Athens Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16404, 16360, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Athens Township adults…
Athens Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Athens Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Athens Township
No hospital or community health center in Athens Township 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 Athens Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Athens Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Athens Township 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.
Athens Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Township | C+ | 37.5% | 11.2% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Steuben Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloomfield Township | C− | 38.3% | 12.8% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
| Rome Township | D | 38.1% | 13% | 22.6% | ZIP codes |
| Rockdale Township | C | 38% | 11% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Centerville | — | — | — | — |
Steuben Township and Centerville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Athens Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Athens Township
Why doesn’t Athens Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Athens Township.
What hospital is closest to Athens Township?
Titusville Area Hospital in Titusville, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Athens Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Athens Township.
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.