Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Covington Township is healthier than 29%
Covington Township differs from Pennsylvania on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18424, 18444. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covington Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Covington Township’s lead shrinks
Covington Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but 29% of the 8,552 towns with similar household incomes ($75K–$125K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Covington Township
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Covington Township has a community health center but no hospital
The Wright Center Medical Group is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, 10.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Covington Township’s likely range; Covington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18424, 18444, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Covington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covington Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Covington Township’s median household income is $100,313; among the 8,552 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$125K), it’s healthier than 29%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Covington Township adults…
Covington Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Covington Township
1 community health center in Covington Township, 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 Covington 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 Covington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Covington Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Covington Township and the towns around it
Covington Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Township | B− | 34% | 12.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township · Spring Brook Township | B | 32.7% | 11.4% | 16.4% | ZIP 18444 |
| Clifton Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.9% | 18.2% | ZIP 18424 |
| Moscow | A | 30.3% | 10.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Covington Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Covington Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Covington Township is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Covington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Covington Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%17.6–21.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13.1–15.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.7–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%28.7–39.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.3–37.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.4–39.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.5–39 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.4–11.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.8–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%8–9.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%10.1–14.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4%15.7–19.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%21.4–27.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.3–20.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%34.5–45 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.8–82.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62.2–68.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.3–84.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.8–72.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71.5–82.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.6–26.5 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%29.5–36.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.9–17 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.7–15.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Covington Township
Is Covington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covington Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− 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 Covington Township?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 39.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Covington Township?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Covington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Covington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.7%), 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 Covington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Covington 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.