On CDC estimates, Avondale is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Avondale differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avondale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avondale
1 in 9 working-age adults in Avondale has no health insurance
11.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Avondale
Avondale runs below Pennsylvania on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 7.7%), stroke (1.9% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (3.9% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Few Avondale adults smoke
10.7% 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 Avondale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Avondale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avondale is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 72%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Avondale’s median household income is $78,681; among the 10,823 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Avondale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Avondale adults…
Avondale runs below PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Avondale residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
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Care in and near Avondale
No hospital or community health center in Avondale 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 Avondale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Avondale adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Avondale and the towns around it
Avondale has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | A | 32.9% | 8.3% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| London Grove Township | A− | 31.7% | 10.3% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| New Garden Township | A | 31.4% | 9.8% | 12% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avondale adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Avondale
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Avondale is better than Pennsylvania on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Avondale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Avondale | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13.2–16.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%26.6–39.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.5%18.5–24.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.4%24.8–32.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.7%16.2–21.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5%4.5–5.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%3–3.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%7.9–12.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.5–24.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.1%18.2–26.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%28.9–40.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%7.9–15.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.1%67.6–76.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.2–70.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83–87.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.8%68–75.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63.2–72.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.9%74.1–86.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.7–23.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%21.8–29 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–14.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Avondale
Is Avondale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Avondale is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Avondale?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 39.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Avondale?
Christiana Hospital in Newark, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Avondale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Avondale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–15.7%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Avondale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avondale.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.