Where Cedar Crest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Crest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedar Crest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Crest
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Cedar Crest
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (40.9%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Cedar Crest runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cedar Crest, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cedar Crest keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.7% vs 78.8%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Cedar Crest’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cedar Crest adults…
Cedar Crest runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Crest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Cedar Crest
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest; ≈ 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).
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.
How Cedar Crest 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.
Cedar Crest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Township | C | 35.6% | 11.4% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | C | 36.7% | 12.8% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cedar Crest adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Crest
Why doesn’t Cedar Crest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar Crest.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Crest?
Penn Highlands Huntingdon in Huntingdon, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Cedar Crest’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 Cedar Crest?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Btamc Mount Union Area Medical Center in Mount Union, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar Crest.
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.