Where Atlantic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Atlantic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Atlantic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Atlantic
Atlantic is behind on routine checkups
It trails Pennsylvania on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (71.7% vs 78.8%), dentist visits (56.7% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (77% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (50.8% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Atlantic has no health insurance
10.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Atlantic
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.1%), 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 Atlantic’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Atlantic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Atlantic adults…
Atlantic runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Atlantic
No hospital or community health center in Atlantic 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 Atlantic; ≈ 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).
How Atlantic adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Atlantic 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.
Atlantic 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 Atlantic adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Atlantic
Why doesn’t Atlantic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Atlantic.
What hospital is closest to Atlantic?
UPMC Horizon in Greenville, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Atlantic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Atlantic?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greenville Community Health Center in Greenville, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Atlantic.
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.