Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Braddock Hills is healthier than 81%
Braddock Hills differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Braddock Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braddock Hills
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Braddock Hills
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.3%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 41.2%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Braddock Hills runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Braddock Hills, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Braddock Hills has no health insurance
7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Braddock Hills
Grades next door run from Edgewood (A+) to North Braddock (C−). Braddock Hills is a C. Around town ↓
Braddock Hills is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Braddock Hills is healthier than 27%. Against the 2,387 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 81%. 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 Braddock Hills’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Braddock Hills’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Braddock Hills is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); diabetes 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). Braddock Hills’ median household income is $39,981; among the 2,387 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Braddock Hills compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Braddock Hills adults…
Braddock Hills runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Braddock Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Braddock Hills and the towns around it
Braddock Hills’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock Hills | C | 37.3% | 15.3% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Forest Hills | A | 29.4% | 10% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Swissvale | B− | 36.4% | 12.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Edgewood | A+ | 28.8% | 8.2% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| North Braddock | C− | 39.4% | 15.2% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Wilkinsburg | C− | 39.4% | 16.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Braddock Hills
No hospital or community health center in Braddock Hills 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 Braddock Hills; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Braddock Hills adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Braddock Hills adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Braddock Hills
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Braddock Hills is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Braddock Hills’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Braddock Hills | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.8–25.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.3–17.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%32.8–41.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%38.4–44 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%34.1–40.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.7%34.5–40.9 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–9.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.6–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16%13.1–19.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%16–20.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%24.2–31.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.4–18.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%35.2–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.2–10 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.7–84 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.7–62.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.8–87.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.2%81.9–86.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.1–70.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%68.5–81 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20–25.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36%32.5–39.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%17–21.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.4–16.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6–7.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9–11 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Braddock Hills
Is Braddock Hills a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Braddock Hills is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Braddock Hills?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 41.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Braddock Hills?
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Braddock Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Braddock Hills have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–10%), 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 Braddock Hills more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Braddock Hills.
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.