Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Braintrim Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Braintrim Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 18623. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braintrim Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Braintrim Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), 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: 36.3%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Braintrim Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Braintrim Township, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Braintrim Township has no health insurance
7.8% 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 Braintrim Township’s likely range; Braintrim Township’s figures come from ZIP code 18623, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Braintrim Township adults…
Braintrim Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Braintrim Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Braintrim Township
No hospital or community health center in Braintrim 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 Braintrim Township; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Braintrim Township 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Braintrim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Laceyville | — | — | — | — | |
| Meshoppen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Auburn Township | C+ | 36.2% | 11.8% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tuscarora Township | C | 36.3% | 12.7% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
Windham Township, Laceyville and Meshoppen 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 Braintrim Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Braintrim Township
Why doesn’t Braintrim 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 Braintrim Township.
What hospital is closest to Braintrim Township?
Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Braintrim Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Braintrim Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Wright Center for Community Health Tunkhannock Practice in Tunkhannock, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Braintrim 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.