Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Duncan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Duncan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16901, 16938. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duncan Township
Out of every 100 Duncan Township adults…
Duncan Township runs above PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Duncan Township
No hospital or community health center in Duncan 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 Duncan 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.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Duncan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Duncan Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Duncan Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar Township | B | 36.1% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP 16901 |
| Bloss Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morris Township | — | — | — | — |
Bloss Township and Morris 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 Duncan Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Duncan Township
Why doesn’t Duncan Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Duncan Township.
What hospital is closest to Duncan Township?
UPMC Wellsboro in Wellsboro, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Duncan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Duncan Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Wellsboro Laurel Pediatric Center in Wellsboro, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duncan 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. 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.