Where Central City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Central City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central City
Arthritis, COPD and heart disease run high in Central City
2 in 5 adults have arthritis (38.4%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Central City runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Central City, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Central City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Central City adults…
Central City runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Central City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Central City
No hospital or community health center in Central City 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 Central City; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Central City 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.
Central City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Central City adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Central City
Why doesn’t Central City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Central City.
What hospital is closest to Central City?
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber in Windber, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Central City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Central City.
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.