On CDC estimates, Clarks Green is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Clarks Green differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarks Green. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarks Green
Clarks Green is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Clarks Green keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.7% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Few Clarks Green adults smoke
10% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% 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 Clarks Green’s likely range.
What’s behind Clarks Green’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clarks Green is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 87%.
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). Clarks Green’s median household income is $113,850; among the 6,625 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarks Green adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Clarks Green adults…
Clarks Green runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clarks Green
No hospital or community health center in Clarks Green 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 Clarks Green; ≈ 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 Clarks Green adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Clarks Green does better than Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Clarks Green and the towns around it
Clarks Green has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Green | A+ | 27.8% | 9.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Clarks Summit | A | 29% | 9.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| South Abington Township | A | 29% | 10% | 11.9% | ZIP 18411 |
| Waverly Township | A | 29.2% | 9.7% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clarks Green adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clarks Green
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clarks Green is better than Pennsylvania on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Clarks Green’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clarks Green | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12%10.5–13.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%22.1–34.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%26.4–34 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30–38.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.8–35.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%5.9–9.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.6–11.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.4%13.6–19.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%15.8–22.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29–41.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.3–5.4 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.7%73.7–79.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.7–91.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%78.5–84.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.5%70.1–78.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.8%75.4–87.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24%20.7–27.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Clarks Green
Is Clarks Green a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clarks Green is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clarks Green?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 34.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clarks Green?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City in Dickson City, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Clarks Green’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clarks Green have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.4%), 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 Clarks Green more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarks Green.
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.