On CDC estimates, Bellevue is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Bellevue differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bellevue. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bellevue
Binge drinking is the habit Bellevue doesn’t win on
22.7% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Bellevue
Bellevue runs below Pennsylvania on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%), heart disease (5.1% vs 7.4%) and diabetes (8.3% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
Bellevue is an active town
Only 19% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% 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 Bellevue’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Bellevue’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellevue is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #189 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 54%.
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). Bellevue’s median household income is $68,827; among the 10,433 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Bellevue adults…
Bellevue runs below PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bellevue
No hospital or community health center in Bellevue 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 Bellevue; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bellevue adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Bellevue adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Bellevue and the towns around it
Bellevue’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | A− | 31.1% | 8.3% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Ross Township | A | 29.4% | 9.9% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsburgh | B+ | 31.8% | 10.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Avalon | B+ | 31.8% | 10.4% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Stowe Township | C+ | 34.3% | 12.3% | 18.2% | ZIP 15136 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bellevue adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bellevue
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bellevue is better than Pennsylvania on 12 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Bellevue’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bellevue | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13.3–16.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15.1–18.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%27–35.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26%23.8–28.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29%26.5–31.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.1–28.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.5–11.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.6–16.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19%16.4–21.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.7%19.7–25.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.9–40 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.3%71.8–78.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.2–69.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.8–86.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.6–78.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%63.9–72 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.7–85.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.9–28 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%23.4–29.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.2–15.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 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 Bellevue
Is Bellevue a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bellevue is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #189 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bellevue?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 35.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bellevue?
Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Bellevue’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bellevue have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.8%), 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue.
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.