Where Buck Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buck Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18661, 18610, 18424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buck Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Buck Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 37.3% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Buck Township runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Buck Township, and more people treating it
37.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.1% 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 Buck Township’s likely range; Buck Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18661, 18610, 18424, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Buck Township adults…
Buck Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Buck Township is an older town: 34% 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 Buck Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buck Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Buck Township
No hospital or community health center in Buck 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 Buck Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
9.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Buck 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.
Buck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhurst Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.9% | 18.2% | ZIP 18424 |
| Tobyhanna Township | C | 38.9% | 14.8% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Kidder Township | B− | 35.7% | 13.1% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Bear Creek Township | C− | 40.1% | 13.1% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buck Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buck Township
Why doesn’t Buck 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 Buck Township.
What hospital is closest to Buck Township?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-barre, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Buck Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buck 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.