Photo: Eric Lewis · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Caln Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Caln Township beats Pennsylvania on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19335, 19320, 19372. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caln Township
Health varies a lot right around Caln Township
Grades next door run from East Caln Township (A) to Coatesville (D). Caln Township is an A−. Around town ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Caln Township
Caln Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.9% vs 7.7%), stroke (3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (6.1% vs 7.4%). Conditions ↓
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 Caln Township’s likely range; Caln Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19335, 19320, 19372, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Caln Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caln Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #164 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 68%.
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). Caln Township’s median household income is $100,164; among the 8,574 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Caln Township and the towns around it
Caln Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caln Township | A− | 32.5% | 10.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Downingtown | A | 32% | 8.8% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| East Caln Township · East Brandywine Township | A | 30% | 8.9% | 10.8% | ZIP 19335 |
| Valley Township · East Fallowfield Township | B | 35.3% | 11.7% | 15.2% | ZIP 19320 |
| Coatesville | D | 43.5% | 14.8% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| West Bradford Township | A | 30.7% | 9.4% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| West Brandywine Township | A− | 33.2% | 10.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Thorndale | — | — | — | — |
Thorndale: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Caln Township adults…
Caln Township runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Caln Township
1 hospital in Caln 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 Caln 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.
3.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Caln Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Caln Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Caln Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Caln Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Caln Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Caln Township is better than Pennsylvania on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Caln Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Caln Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13.2–16.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.5%26.2–38.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%25.8–33.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.3–38.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%24.8–31.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.4–11.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.1–14.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.1–24 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.3–22.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.4–40.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.3–7.2 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%73.7–81.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66–72.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.6–89.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75–81.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66–75.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%73.9–86.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18.1–24.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.1–30.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.8–12.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 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 Caln Township
Is Caln Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caln Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #164 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Caln Township?
CDC estimates 32.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 38.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Caln Township?
Chester County Hospital in West Chester, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Caln Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Caln Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.2%), 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 Caln Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caln 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.