Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Black Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Black Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15557, 15501, 15551, 15542. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Black Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Black Township runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Black Township has no health insurance
7.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
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 Black Township’s likely range; Black Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15557, 15501, 15551, 15542, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Black Township adults…
Black Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Black Township
No hospital or community health center in Black 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 Black 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Black Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Black Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Township | C | 37% | 12.6% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Addison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Township | C− | 38.3% | 13.2% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Turkeyfoot Township | C | 37.3% | 13.4% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Somerset Township | C | 37.9% | 12.8% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rockwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Casselman | — | — | — | — | |
| Brothersvalley Township | C− | 37.6% | 13.3% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
Addison Township: not graded. Rockwood and Casselman: 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 Black Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Black Township
Why doesn’t Black Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Black Township.
What hospital is closest to Black Township?
UPMC Somerset in Somerset, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Black Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Black Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Highlands Health Somerset in Somerset, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Black 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. 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.