Where Clara Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clara Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16748, 16746. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clara Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Clara Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Clara Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Clara Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. There are 34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Clara Township, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.3% 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 Clara Township’s likely range; Clara Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16748, 16746, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clara Township adults…
Clara Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Clara Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Clara Township
No hospital or community health center in Clara 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 Clara 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).
How Clara Township 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.
Clara Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hebron Township | — | — | — | — |
Pleasant Valley Township and Hebron Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clara Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clara Township
Why doesn’t Clara Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clara Township.
What hospital is closest to Clara Township?
UPMC Cole in Coudersport, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Clara Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clara 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. 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.