Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Burrell Township is healthier than 57%
Burrell Township differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15717, 15750. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burrell Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Burrell Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Burrell Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Burrell Township, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Burrell Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.9%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. There are 20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Burrell Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Burrell Township is healthier than 26%. Against the 6,113 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Burrell Township’s likely range; Burrell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15717, 15750, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Burrell Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burrell Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #901 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Burrell Township’s median household income is $50,948; among the 6,113 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Burrell Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Burrell Township adults…
Burrell Township runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burrell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Burrell Township
No hospital or community health center in Burrell 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 Burrell 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).
How Burrell Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Burrell Township and the towns around it
Burrell Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell Township | C | 39.3% | 13.5% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Black Lick Township | C | 39.3% | 13.3% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Derry Township | C+ | 35.9% | 12.7% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | B− | 38.7% | 11.8% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| West Wheatfield Township | C+ | 37.4% | 12.6% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | B− | 33.8% | 12.3% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brush Valley Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.9% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burrell Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burrell Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burrell Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Burrell Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burrell Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.3%20.2–24.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.1–17.3 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.4–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%32.8–46.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.9–15.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%35–42.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.3–42.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.7%34.1–41.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15.2–21.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%17.1–21.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%24.1–31.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.7–19.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.4–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.3–8.8 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.6–83.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.8%57.5–64.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.5–87.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.8–84.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.4–70.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.6–81.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.6–27.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.9%32.2–39.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.9%16.2–19.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%14–17 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%9–11.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.9–10.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Burrell Township
Is Burrell Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burrell Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #901 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 Burrell Township?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 46.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burrell Township?
Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Burrell Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burrell Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.8%), 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 Burrell Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burrell 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.