Photo: Mvincec · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Beaver Falls is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Beaver Falls differs from Pennsylvania on 18 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beaver Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaver Falls
Dental care lags in Beaver Falls
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 25.1% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Beaver Falls scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Beaver Falls’ D, from West Mayfield (C) to Daugherty Township (B−). Around town ↓
Beaver Falls is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Beaver Falls is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. 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 Beaver Falls’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Beaver Falls’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beaver Falls is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #1,009 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 27% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Beaver Falls’ median household income is $49,924; among the 5,769 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaver Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Beaver Falls and the towns around it
Beaver Falls’s Health Grade ranks 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | D | 43.1% | 13.7% | 22.7% | CDC place |
| West Mayfield | C | 40.4% | 12% | 20% | CDC place |
| Big Beaver | C+ | 38.2% | 12.9% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| White Township | C+ | 38.2% | 12% | 17.1% | ZIP 15010 |
| Daugherty Township | B− | 38.5% | 11.5% | 17.6% | ZIP 15066 |
| North Sewickley Township | B− | 37.2% | 11.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| New Brighton | C+ | 40.2% | 11.6% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Eastvale | — | — | — | — |
Eastvale: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Beaver Falls adults…
Beaver Falls runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Beaver Falls
1 community health center in Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Beaver Falls adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Beaver Falls runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beaver Falls adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Beaver Falls
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Beaver Falls is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Beaver Falls’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Beaver Falls | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.7%24.1–29.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–19.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.8%19.7–24 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.1%36–50.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.7–41.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.6–38.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.3–37.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.5–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.1%20.8–29.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.7%20.1–25.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%27.7–36.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.5–21 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%35.2–48 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8.1–11.6 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.9–81.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%46.9–54.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80%77.1–82.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.1–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.8–68 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72%63.7–79.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.2–30.9 | 23% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%35.3–44.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.8–21 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.9%18.9–23.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.5–9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.9–14.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.8–6.8 | 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 Beaver Falls
Is Beaver Falls a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beaver Falls is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #1,009 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Beaver Falls?
CDC estimates 43.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 36% and 50.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Beaver Falls?
Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Beaver Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Beaver Falls have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.6%), 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 Beaver Falls more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beaver Falls.
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.