Photo: Lee Paxton · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Ben Avon is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Ben Avon differs from Pennsylvania on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ben Avon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ben Avon
Binge drinking is the habit Ben Avon doesn’t win on
22.2% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Ben Avon is an active town
Only 16.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Ben Avon
Ben Avon runs below Pennsylvania on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%), COPD (5.1% vs 7.7%) and diabetes (8.4% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
Ben Avon is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Emsworth (A−). 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 Ben Avon’s likely range.
What’s behind Ben Avon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ben Avon is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 96% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 74%.
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). Ben Avon’s median household income is $102,869; among the 8,142 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Ben Avon adults…
Ben Avon runs below PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ben Avon and the towns around it
Ben Avon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Avon | A | 29.7% | 8.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Emsworth | A− | 31.3% | 9.6% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Kilbuck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Neville Township | B | 32.9% | 12% | 17% | ZIP 15225 |
| Avalon | B+ | 31.8% | 10.4% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Kilbuck Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Ben Avon
No hospital or community health center in Ben Avon 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 Ben Avon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ben Avon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Ben Avon adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Ben Avon 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 Ben Avon adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ben Avon
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ben Avon is better than Pennsylvania on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Ben Avon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ben Avon | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25.7–33.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.8%23.5–28.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.6%27.8–33.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.9–30.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.1%13.8–18.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.2%19.1–25.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%29.4–37.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.9%2.9–5.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.1–80.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%69.9–75.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%86.9–90.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75–80.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%65.3–73.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.2–84.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.8–26.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%20.3–25.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 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 Ben Avon
Is Ben Avon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ben Avon is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health. 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 Ben Avon?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 33.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ben Avon?
Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Ben Avon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ben Avon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.9–5.2%), 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 Ben Avon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ben Avon.
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.