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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dryville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dryville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dryville
Out of every 100 Dryville adults…
Dryville runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Dryville is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dryville as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Dryville
No hospital or community health center in Dryville 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 Dryville; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dryville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Dryville adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Dryville does better than 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.
Dryville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jerusalem | — | — | — | — | |
| Maxatawny Township | B | 32.1% | 9% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Rockland Township | B+ | 32.9% | 10.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
New Jerusalem: 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 Dryville adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dryville
Why doesn’t Dryville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dryville.
What hospital is closest to Dryville?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie in Macungie, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Dryville’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 Dryville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health and Dental Care-Barto in Barto, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dryville.
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.