Where Bryn Mawr residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bryn Mawr, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bryn Mawr. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bryn Mawr
COPD and stroke are less common in Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr runs below Pennsylvania on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Bryn Mawr has a five-star hospital
Bryn Mawr Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Bryn Mawr is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Few Bryn Mawr adults smoke
8.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Bryn Mawr’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bryn Mawr adults…
Bryn Mawr runs below PA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bryn Mawr
1 hospital in Bryn Mawr, 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 Bryn Mawr; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bryn Mawr adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Bryn Mawr adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Bryn Mawr runs above Pennsylvania.
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.
Bryn Mawr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont | — | — | — | — | |
| Haverford Township | A+ | 27.2% | 9% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lower Merion Township | A+ | 26.4% | 8.4% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
Rosemont: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bryn Mawr adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bryn Mawr
Why doesn’t Bryn Mawr have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bryn Mawr.
What hospital is closest to Bryn Mawr?
Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, 0.2 miles in a straight line from Bryn Mawr’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bryn Mawr?
60 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chespenn Center for Family Health at Upper Darby in Upper Darby, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bryn Mawr.
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.