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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Branchdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Branchdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Branchdale
COPD, arthritis and cancer run high in Branchdale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (39.1%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Branchdale runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, arthritis and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Branchdale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.1%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Branchdale, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Branchdale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Branchdale adults…
Branchdale runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Branchdale is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Branchdale as about how healthy they are.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Branchdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Branchdale
No hospital or community health center in Branchdale 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 Branchdale; ≈ 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).
How Branchdale 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.
Branchdale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Branchdale adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Branchdale
Why doesn’t Branchdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Branchdale.
What hospital is closest to Branchdale?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street in Pottsville, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Branchdale’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 Branchdale?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Schuylkill Community Health Center in Minersville, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Branchdale.
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.