Photo: Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cleveland Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Cleveland Township differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17824, 17820. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cleveland Township
Cancer runs high in Cleveland Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Cleveland Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cleveland Township is healthier than 72%. Against the 10,666 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 88%. 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 Cleveland Township’s likely range; Cleveland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17824, 17820, 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 Cleveland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Cleveland Township’s median household income is $71,923; among the 10,666 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 88%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Cleveland Township adults…
Cleveland Township runs above PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cleveland Township
No hospital or community health center in Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Cleveland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Cleveland Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Cleveland Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Cleveland Township and the towns around it
Cleveland Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Township | B+ | 34.4% | 11% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ralpho Township | B+ | 34.1% | 11% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Carmel Township | C | 37.2% | 12.7% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Coal Township | C | 38.9% | 12% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Locust Township | B− | 36.4% | 11.9% | 16.8% | ZIP 17820 |
| Conyngham Township | — | — | — | — |
Franklin Township and Conyngham 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 Cleveland Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cleveland Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cleveland Township is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Cleveland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cleveland Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%28.3–41.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32–39.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.4–41 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.6%31.2–38.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.2–14.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.8%13–16.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.3–26.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.6–20.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%29.5–41.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.6–7.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.4–83.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.8–72 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86–89.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%78.8–84.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.4–74.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.8–82.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.9–26.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%26–33.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%11–13.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 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 Cleveland Township
Is Cleveland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cleveland Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cleveland Township?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 41.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cleveland Township?
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital in Bloomsburg, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Cleveland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cleveland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.1%), 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.