Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Barrett Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
Barrett Township differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18325, 18342, 18326, 18357. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barrett Township
Cancer runs high in Barrett Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Barrett Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Price Township (B). Around town ↓
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 Barrett Township’s likely range; Barrett Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18325, 18342, 18326, 18357, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Barrett Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barrett Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #363 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 51%.
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). Barrett Township’s median household income is $84,857; among the 10,406 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Barrett Township adults…
Barrett Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Barrett Township and the towns around it
Barrett Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Township | B+ | 34.7% | 11.8% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Greene Township | C+ | 35.2% | 13.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Paradise Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.2% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Price Township | B | 36.8% | 12% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Barrett Township
No hospital or community health center in Barrett Township 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 Barrett Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
41 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Barrett Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Barrett Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Barrett Township 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Barrett Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Barrett Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Barrett Township is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Barrett Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Barrett Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%16–19.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%28.4–41.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.8–39.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%33.9–42.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.1–37.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.6–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%7.1–8.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.2–12 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%13–16.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.5–26.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.9–21.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%32.2–44.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.3–8.4 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.3–83.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.3–70.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.5–89.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.3–83.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%65.8–74.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%71.9–84.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.8–25.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26.5–33.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.2–14 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Barrett Township
Is Barrett Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Barrett Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #363 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Barrett Township?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 41.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Barrett Township?
St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Barrett Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Barrett Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.4%), 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 Barrett Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barrett 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.