Where Carson Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carson Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carson Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carson Valley
Smoking is more common in Carson Valley
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.2%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Carson Valley
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Carson Valley runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Carson Valley’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Carson Valley adults…
Carson Valley runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Carson Valley
No hospital or community health center in Carson Valley 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 Carson Valley; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Carson Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Carson Valley 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.
Carson Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carson Valley adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carson Valley
Why doesn’t Carson Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carson Valley.
What hospital is closest to Carson Valley?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Carson Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carson Valley?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Community Health Center in Altoona, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carson Valley.
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.