Where Defiance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Defiance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Defiance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Defiance
COPD, depression and asthma run high in Defiance
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (30.1%), vs 23% across Pennsylvania. Asthma is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 10.6% across Pennsylvania. In all, Defiance runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Defiance
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Defiance adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 23.8% 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 Defiance’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Defiance adults…
Defiance runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Defiance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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 Defiance
No hospital or community health center in Defiance 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 Defiance; ≈ 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 Defiance adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Defiance 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.
Defiance 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 Defiance adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Defiance
Why doesn’t Defiance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Defiance.
What hospital is closest to Defiance?
UPMC Bedford Memorial in Everett, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Defiance’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Defiance?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Broad Top Area Medical Center in Broad Top, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Defiance.
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.