Stephenson-Campbell House · Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cecil Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Cecil Township beats Pennsylvania on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15317, 15057, 15321, 15017. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cecil Township
Stroke and COPD are less common in Cecil Township
Cecil Township runs below Pennsylvania on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.4% vs 7.7%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
Cecil Township is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Cecil Township’s likely range; Cecil Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15317, 15057, 15321, 15017, 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 Cecil Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cecil Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #176 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 87% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 63%.
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). Cecil Township’s median household income is $105,303; among the 7,811 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Cecil Township adults…
Cecil Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Cecil Township
No hospital or community health center in Cecil 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 Cecil Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cecil Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Cecil Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Cecil Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Cecil Township and the towns around it
Cecil Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Township | A− | 33.8% | 9.8% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Peters Township | A | 34.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Chartiers Township | B | 37.5% | 11.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| North Strabane Township | A− | 36.2% | 10.5% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Muse | — | — | — | — | |
| Lawrence | — | — | — | — | |
| Southpointe | — | — | — | — | |
| Thompsonville | — | — | — | — |
Muse, Lawrence, Southpointe and Thompsonville: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cecil Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cecil Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cecil Township is better than Pennsylvania on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Cecil Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cecil Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%13.3–16.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%13–15.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%28.7–39.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.1–35.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.6–36.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.5%28.5–34.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.7–10.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–10.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.9–15 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%17.3–23.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17–23.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%30–40 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.5–82.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.5%68.7–74.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.6–82.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.4–73.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.8–85.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%19.3–25.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%24–30.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.4–12.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 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 Cecil Township
Is Cecil Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cecil Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #176 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cecil Township?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 39.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cecil Township?
Canonsburg General Hospital in Canonsburg, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Cecil Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cecil Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–5.8%), 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 Cecil 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 Cecil 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.