Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Brighton Township is healthier than 42%
Brighton Township differs from Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15009, 15052, 15010. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brighton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Brighton Township’s lead shrinks
Brighton Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 6,410 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$144K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Brighton Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 36.3% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Brighton Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.2% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 85.3%). 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 Brighton Township’s likely range; Brighton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15009, 15052, 15010, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Brighton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brighton Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #319 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 53%.
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). Brighton Township’s median household income is $115,250; among the 6,410 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$144K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Brighton Township adults…
Brighton Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brighton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Brighton Township
1 hospital in Brighton Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brighton 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.
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How Brighton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Brighton Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Brighton Township and the towns around it
Brighton Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Township | B+ | 35.8% | 11.5% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Patterson Township · Chippewa Township | C+ | 38.2% | 12% | 17.1% | ZIP 15010 |
| Industry | B | 37.8% | 11.8% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Bridgewater | — | — | — | — | |
| Vanport Township | B+ | 35.7% | 11.5% | 14.1% | ZIP 15009 |
| Beaver | A− | 34.9% | 10.9% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Fallston | — | — | — | — |
Bridgewater and Fallston: 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 Brighton Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brighton Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brighton Township is better than Pennsylvania on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Brighton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brighton Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.8–18.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%29.1–42.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%32.7–41.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.3–42.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.4–40.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.9%7–8.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–11.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.5–25.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.3–21.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%28–40.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.4–6.3 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77–83.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.2%65.7–72.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.4–90.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%79.5–85.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%67.7–76.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%70.9–84.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–26.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25.6–33.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.3–15.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Brighton Township
Is Brighton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brighton Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #319 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 Brighton Township?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 42.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brighton Township?
Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Brighton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brighton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.3%), 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 Brighton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brighton 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. 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.