Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cumberland Valley Township is healthier than 68%
Cumberland Valley Township differs from Pennsylvania on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 15522. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cumberland Valley Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Cumberland Valley Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Cumberland Valley Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cumberland Valley Township, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cumberland Valley Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cumberland Valley Township is healthier than 51%. Against the 10,254 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 68%. 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 Cumberland Valley Township’s likely range; Cumberland Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP code 15522, 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 Cumberland Valley Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland Valley Township is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Cumberland Valley Township’s median household income is $67,361; among the 10,254 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Cumberland Valley Township adults…
Cumberland Valley Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cumberland Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Cumberland Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Cumberland Valley 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 Cumberland Valley 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.
147 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Cumberland Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Cumberland Valley Township and the towns around it
Cumberland Valley Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Township · Bedford Township | B− | 34.1% | 12.6% | 16.6% | ZIP 15522 |
| Londonderry Township | C | 36.1% | 13.5% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
| Southampton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colerain Township | B− | 34.2% | 12.6% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | — | — | — | — |
Cumberland Valley Township and Bedford Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Southampton Township and Harrison 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 Cumberland Valley Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cumberland Valley Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cumberland Valley Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Cumberland Valley Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cumberland Valley Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.5–22.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%26.5–42.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%33.4–43.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%32.3–42.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.5%33.2–41.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.2–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%10.9–16.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.4–18.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.3–30.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.4–20.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%29.8–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–7.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.3–83.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%61.3–68.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.6–89 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%79.4–85.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%63.8–73.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%69.4–84.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%19.8–27.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%29.6–38.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.7–18.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.3 | 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 Cumberland Valley Township
Is Cumberland Valley Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland Valley Township is healthier than 51% 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 Cumberland Valley Township?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 15522, which Cumberland Valley Township shares with Bedford Township) have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 42.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cumberland Valley Township?
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center in Cumberland, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Cumberland Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cumberland Valley Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.9%), 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 Cumberland Valley Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−. The figures are ZIP code 15522’s, shared with Bedford Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cumberland Valley 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.