On CDC estimates, Duquesne is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Duquesne differs from Pennsylvania on 22 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Duquesne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Duquesne
Duquesne is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Duquesne is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Duquesne
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Duquesne
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.2%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Duquesne runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Duquesne, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Duquesne is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Duquesne is healthier than 6%. Against the 3,734 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 25%. 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 Duquesne’s likely range.
What’s behind Duquesne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Duquesne is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #1,014 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 15% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Duquesne’s median household income is $44,180; among the 3,734 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$55K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Duquesne compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Duquesne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Duquesne adults…
Duquesne runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Duquesne
No hospital or community health center in Duquesne 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 Duquesne; ≈ 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Duquesne adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Duquesne runs above Pennsylvania.
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Duquesne and the towns around it
Duquesne’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | D | 41.1% | 16.2% | 23% | CDC place |
| West Mifflin | B− | 33.6% | 12.5% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| North Versailles Township | C− | 36% | 14.4% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| McKeesport | D− | 40.8% | 17.7% | 24.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Duquesne adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Duquesne
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Duquesne is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Duquesne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Duquesne | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.1%25.5–30.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.9–19.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.4–21.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%36.5–45.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.3–18.3 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.6%39.8–45.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32–37.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%32.1–38 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.5–11.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%5–5.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.2–24.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23%20.5–25.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%28.7–36.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.2–18 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.6%40.3–49 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.1–82.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.9%47.4–54.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.7%79.3–84 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%80.1–84.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58.8–67.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.4–82.9 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.1–25.9 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.7%36.1–43.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%18.9–23.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%11.2–13.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%6.1–7.1 | 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 Duquesne
Is Duquesne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Duquesne is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #1,014 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Duquesne?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.5% and 45.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Duquesne?
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Duquesne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Duquesne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.2%), 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 Duquesne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Duquesne.
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.