Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Chester Township is healthier than 77%
Chester Township differs from Pennsylvania on 2 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19014, 19013, 19015. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chester Township
1 in 13 working-age adults in Chester Township has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Chester Township
Grades next door run from Aston Township (A−) to Chester (D−). Chester Township is a B−. Around town ↓
Chester Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Chester Township is healthier than 49%. Against the 8,381 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 77%. Health Grade ↓
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 Chester Township’s likely range; Chester Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19014, 19013, 19015, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Chester Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chester Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #631 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Chester Township’s median household income is $58,125; among the 8,381 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 77%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Chester Township and the towns around it
Chester Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | B− | 34.2% | 12.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Aston Township | A− | 29.6% | 10.1% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Chester | D− | 44% | 18% | 23.4% | CDC place |
| Upland | D | 39.5% | 15.2% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Brookhaven | A− | 30.1% | 10.3% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Upper Chichester Township | B | 32.5% | 11.4% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Chester Township adults…
Chester Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Chester Township residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Chester Township
No hospital or community health center in Chester 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 Chester 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Chester Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chester Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chester Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chester Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Chester Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chester Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.9–22.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.8–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%28–41 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.4 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.1–39.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.4–37.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.2–34.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.3–17.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.6–19 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.5–29.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15–21.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%36.9–49.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.1–82.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.2–66.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.6–86.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.7–80.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%61.9–71.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%72.5–85.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.5–26.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.5–36.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.4–16.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.6–17 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Chester Township
Is Chester Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chester Township is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #631 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chester Township?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 41%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chester Township?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Chester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chester Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.1%), 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 Chester Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chester 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.