Where Culp residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Culp, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 16601. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Culp
1 in 13 working-age adults in Culp has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Culp
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Culp
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), 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 Culp’s likely range; Culp’s figures come from ZIP code 16601, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Culp adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Culp adults…
Culp runs above PA on 4 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Culp
No hospital or community health center in Culp 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 Culp; ≈ 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 Culp adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Culp runs above Pennsylvania.
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.
Culp and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Culp adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Culp
Why doesn’t Culp have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Culp.
What hospital is closest to Culp?
Penn Highlands Tyrone in Tyrone, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Culp’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Culp?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Behavioral Health in Altoona, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Culp.
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.