Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Catharine Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Catharine Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16693, 16648. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Catharine Township
1 in 13 working-age adults in Catharine Township has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Catharine Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Catharine Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 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 Catharine Township’s likely range; Catharine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16693, 16648, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Catharine 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.
7.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Catharine Township adults…
Catharine Township runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Catharine Township
No hospital or community health center in Catharine 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 Catharine 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 Catharine Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Catharine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbury Township | C | 36.7% | 12.3% | 19.9% | ZIP 16693 |
| Tyrone Township | C+ | 35.6% | 12.2% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Porter Township | B− | 34.4% | 11.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cove Forge | — | — | — | — | |
| Robeson Extension | — | — | — | — | |
| Frankstown Township | A− | 32.4% | 11.3% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Williamsburg | C− | 37.7% | 12.7% | 21.4% | CDC place |
Morris Township, Cove Forge and Robeson Extension: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Catharine Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Catharine Township
Why doesn’t Catharine 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 Catharine Township.
What hospital is closest to Catharine Township?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Catharine Township’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 Catharine Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Juniata Valley Btamc Clinic in Alexandria, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Catharine 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.