Photo: Michlaovic · Public domainWhere Austin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Austin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Austin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Austin
COPD and heart disease run high in Austin
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Austin runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Austin
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), 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 Austin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Austin adults…
Austin runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Austin
No hospital or community health center in Austin 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 Austin; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Austin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Austin adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Austin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keating Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sylvania Township | — | — | — | — |
Portage Township, Keating Township and Sylvania Township: 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 Austin adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Austin
Why doesn’t Austin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Austin.
What hospital is closest to Austin?
UPMC Cole in Coudersport, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Austin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Austin.
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.