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Brackenridge differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brackenridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brackenridge
More high blood pressure in Brackenridge, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Brackenridge
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Brackenridge
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Brackenridge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Brackenridge is healthier than 48%. Against the 5,857 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 86%. 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 Brackenridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Brackenridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brackenridge is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #662 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 68% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Brackenridge’s median household income is $50,197; among the 5,857 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 86%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Brackenridge compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brackenridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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 Brackenridge adults…
Brackenridge runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brackenridge
No hospital or community health center in Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Brackenridge adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Brackenridge and the towns around it
Brackenridge’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brackenridge | B− | 33.6% | 12.2% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Harrison Township | B− | 32.8% | 12.3% | 18.1% | ZIP 15065 |
| Natrona Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Natrona | — | — | — | — | |
| Tarentum | C− | 36% | 12.6% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Natrona Heights: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Natrona: 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 Brackenridge adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brackenridge
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brackenridge is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Brackenridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brackenridge | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.9%17.9–22 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.7–17.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.3–38 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%34.3–39.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.2–39.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.9–38.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.3–20.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%17–21.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.7–28.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.3–21.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%32.4–40.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.3–8.6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–80.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.9–65.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–86.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.1–84.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.1–69.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.9–82.9 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.2–27.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%29.6–36.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.9–17.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.9–16 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Brackenridge
Is Brackenridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brackenridge is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #662 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brackenridge?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brackenridge?
Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Brackenridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brackenridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8.6%), 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 Brackenridge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brackenridge.
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.