Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Boggs Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boggs Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16259, 16201, 16242. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boggs Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Boggs Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.7%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Boggs Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Boggs Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 15.8% 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 Boggs Township’s likely range; Boggs Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16259, 16201, 16242, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Boggs Township adults…
Boggs Township runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Boggs Township
No hospital or community health center in Boggs 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 Boggs 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Boggs Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Boggs Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Boggs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rayburn Township | C+ | 37.9% | 12.1% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| East Franklin Township | C+ | 37.7% | 12% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | C | 38.4% | 12% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mahoning Township | C− | 37.4% | 13.4% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Township | — | — | — | — |
Valley Township, Washington Township and Pine Township: 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 Boggs Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boggs Township
Why doesn’t Boggs 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 Boggs Township.
What hospital is closest to Boggs Township?
Acmh Hospital in Kittanning, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Boggs Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boggs 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.