Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ayr Township is healthier than 59%
Ayr Township differs from Pennsylvania on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17233, 17212. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ayr Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ayr Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Ayr Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Ayr Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Ayr Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Ayr Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ayr Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ayr Township is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,362 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 59%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ayr Township’s likely range; Ayr Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17233, 17212, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Ayr Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ayr Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Ayr Township’s median household income is $61,818; among the 9,362 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 59%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Ayr Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Ayr Township adults…
Ayr Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ayr Township
1 community health center in Ayr Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ayr 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ayr Township 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.
4.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Ayr Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Ayr Township and the towns around it
Ayr Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Township | C+ | 36.5% | 12.8% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Todd Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belfast Township | B− | 35.8% | 11.4% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Peters Township | C+ | 39% | 12% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| McConnellsburg | B− | 35.3% | 10.5% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Licking Creek Township | B− | 35.7% | 11.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Thompson Township | C+ | 36.8% | 12.8% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
Warren 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 Ayr Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ayr Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ayr Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Ayr Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ayr Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18.4–22.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%15–18.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%28.8–44.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38%33.4–42.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32–41.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.2%33.3–41.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.7–10.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.2–17.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.6%22.6–31.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.7–20.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%31.9–46.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6–9.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.5–83.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%59.6–66.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%83.8–88.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.5%79.4–85.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.3–70.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.2–83.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.3–27.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%30.8–39.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%15–18.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13.2–16.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%5–5.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Ayr Township
Is Ayr Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ayr Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ayr Township?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 44.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ayr Township?
Fulton County Medical Center in Mcconnellsburg, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Ayr Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ayr Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.2%), 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 Ayr Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ayr 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. 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.