Photo: Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dunnstable Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dunnstable Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 17745. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunnstable Township
1 in 13 working-age adults in Dunnstable Township has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Dunnstable Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Dunnstable Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Dunnstable Township’s likely range; Dunnstable Township’s figures come from ZIP code 17745, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunnstable Township 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Dunnstable Township adults…
Dunnstable Township runs above PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dunnstable Township
No hospital or community health center in Dunnstable 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 Dunnstable 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).
How Dunnstable Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Dunnstable Township runs above Pennsylvania.
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Dunnstable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | C | 34.2% | 11.5% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Creek Township | B− | 34.3% | 10.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Castanea Township · Woodward Township | C | 34.4% | 11.4% | 19.6% | ZIP 17745 |
| McElhattan | — | — | — | — | |
| Gallagher Township | — | — | — | — |
McElhattan: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Gallagher 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 Dunnstable Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dunnstable Township
Why doesn’t Dunnstable 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 Dunnstable Township.
What hospital is closest to Dunnstable Township?
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital in Jersey Shore, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Dunnstable 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 Dunnstable Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is River Valley Health - Lock Haven Medical and Dental in Lock Haven, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunnstable 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.