Coudersport and Port Allegany Railroad Station · Photo: Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia) · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Coudersport is healthier than 78%
Coudersport differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coudersport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coudersport
COPD and heart disease run high in Coudersport
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Coudersport runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Coudersport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Coudersport is healthier than 42%. Against the 6,454 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 78%. 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 Coudersport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Coudersport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coudersport is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 51% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Coudersport’s median household income is $51,989; among the 6,454 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 78%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Coudersport compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.1% (U.S. 12.3%).
Out of every 100 Coudersport adults…
Coudersport runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coudersport
No hospital or community health center in Coudersport 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 Coudersport; ≈ 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Coudersport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Coudersport adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Coudersport and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coudersport | C+ | 37% | 12.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coudersport adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coudersport
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coudersport is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Coudersport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coudersport | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%28.9–45.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–14 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%32.7–41.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.1–41.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%30.7–38.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8.1–10 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.9–11 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.3–11.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.1–30.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%14.9–22 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%30.3–45.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.8–9.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.2–82.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.1–66.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%79.9–85.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.1–83.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%59.7–70.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.8%64–80.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%21.1–29 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.1–39.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%15–18.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 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 Coudersport
Is Coudersport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coudersport is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coudersport?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 45.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coudersport?
UPMC Cole in Coudersport, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Coudersport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coudersport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.9%), 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 Coudersport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coudersport.
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.