Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clairton is healthier than 56%
Clairton differs from Pennsylvania on 19 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clairton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clairton
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Clairton
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.4%, vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. In all, Clairton runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clairton
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Clairton scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Clairton’s D, from Glassport (C) to Jefferson Hills (A). Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in Clairton, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Clairton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clairton is healthier than 9%. Against the 1,530 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 56%. 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 Clairton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Clairton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clairton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #998 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 27% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Clairton’s median household income is $36,538; among the 1,530 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Clairton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Clairton adults…
Clairton runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clairton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Clairton and the towns around it
Clairton’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton | D | 39.7% | 16.4% | 21.3% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Hills | A | 28.9% | 9.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Lincoln | — | — | — | — | |
| Glassport | C | 35.3% | 12.9% | 21% | CDC place |
| West Mifflin | B− | 33.6% | 12.5% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Lincoln: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Clairton
1 community health center in Clairton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Clairton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clairton adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Clairton runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clairton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clairton
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clairton is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Clairton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clairton | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.6%25–30.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.6–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%35–44.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.4–18.4 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%38.1–43.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.6–38.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.7%34.6–40.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.9–12.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5.1–5.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.9%17.4–24.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.3%19–23.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%27.7–35 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.9–17.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%37.3–45.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.3–10.1 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.9–83.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.1%49.6–56.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.2–86.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%80.9–85.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%58.3–67.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69–81.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.1–27.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.8%36.2–43.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.5–24 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.9–19.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%11.1–13.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 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 Clairton
Is Clairton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clairton is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #998 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 Clairton?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 44.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clairton?
Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Clairton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clairton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.1%), 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 Clairton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clairton.
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.