Photo: Dasandman008 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Avonia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avonia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Avonia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avonia
Cancer and arthritis run high in Avonia
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.3%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Avonia keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 85.3%). 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 Avonia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Avonia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Avonia adults…
Avonia runs above PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Avonia
No hospital or community health center in Avonia 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 Avonia; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Avonia adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Avonia 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.
Avonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Township | A− | 33.3% | 10.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Girard Township | B− | 36.2% | 11.3% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Avonia adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avonia
Why doesn’t Avonia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Avonia.
What hospital is closest to Avonia?
Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav in Erie, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Avonia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avonia.
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.