Bridge in Dreher Township · Photo: PennDOT · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dreher Township is healthier than 50%
Dreher Township differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18445, 18460, 18466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dreher Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dreher Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Dreher Township runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dreher Township, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Dreher Township
59.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Dreher Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Dreher Township is healthier than 23%. Against the 6,340 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Dreher Township’s likely range; Dreher Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18445, 18460, 18466, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Dreher Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dreher Township is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Dreher Township’s median household income is $51,648; among the 6,340 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Where Dreher Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Dreher Township adults…
Dreher Township runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dreher Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Dreher Township
No hospital or community health center in Dreher 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 Dreher Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dreher Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Dreher Township and the towns around it
Dreher Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreher Township | C− | 36.4% | 15.1% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Greene Township | C+ | 35.2% | 13.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Sterling Township | C+ | 34.7% | 13.3% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Coolbaugh Township | C | 39.2% | 14.1% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lehigh Township | C+ | 34.9% | 13% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pocono Springs | — | — | — | — |
Pocono Springs: 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 Dreher Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dreher Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dreher Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Dreher Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dreher Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%22.2–26.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15.1–18.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%29.9–43.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%37.5–45.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.4–44.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.9%35.2–42.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.9–11.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.2%16.1–22.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%17.1–21.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%25.4–33.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.1–18.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%33.4–45.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.6–83.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.2%55.8–62.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84–88.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.6%81.1–86.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61–70.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.2–79.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.6–27.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%34.3–42.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%18–22 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%14.3–17.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.9–12.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.9–5.7 | 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 Dreher Township
Is Dreher Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dreher Township is healthier than 23% 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 Dreher Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 43.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dreher Township?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Dreher Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dreher Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.7%), 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 Dreher Township 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 Dreher 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.