Where Chinchilla residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chinchilla, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chinchilla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chinchilla
Chinchilla keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Chinchilla
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Chinchilla is an active town
Only 17.1% 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 Chinchilla’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chinchilla 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Chinchilla adults…
Chinchilla runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chinchilla
No hospital or community health center in Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla; ≈ 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 Chinchilla adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Chinchilla does better than Pennsylvania.
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.
Chinchilla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Abington Township | A | 29% | 10% | 11.9% | ZIP 18411 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chinchilla adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chinchilla
Why doesn’t Chinchilla have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chinchilla.
What hospital is closest to Chinchilla?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City in Dickson City, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Chinchilla’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 Chinchilla?
19 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is The Wright Center for Community Health Clarks Summit Practice in South Abington Township, 1.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chinchilla.
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.