Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eddystone is healthier than 54%
Eddystone differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eddystone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eddystone
1 in 10 working-age adults in Eddystone has no health insurance
9.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Eddystone
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.5%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More Eddystone adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Eddystone
Grades next door run from Ridley Township (B+) to Chester (D−). Eddystone is a C. Around town ↓
Eddystone is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eddystone is healthier than 26%. Against the 6,447 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 54%. 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 Eddystone’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Eddystone’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eddystone is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 54% 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). Eddystone’s median household income is $51,953; among the 6,447 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Eddystone compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Eddystone 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Eddystone and the towns around it
Eddystone’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddystone | C | 36.1% | 11.8% | 22.5% | CDC place |
| Ridley Township | B+ | 31.5% | 10.6% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Chester | D− | 44% | 18% | 23.4% | CDC place |
| Woodlyn | — | — | — | — |
Woodlyn: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Eddystone adults…
Eddystone runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eddystone
No hospital or community health center in Eddystone 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 Eddystone; ≈ 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 Eddystone adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Eddystone runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eddystone adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eddystone
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eddystone is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Eddystone’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eddystone | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%20.2–25.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–17 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.4–22.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%29.7–43.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.8–40.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.5–37.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.7–33.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12–17.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.5%19.9–25.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%24–32.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.5–22.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.7%39.4–52.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%7.9–11.8 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%72.4–80.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.8%53–60.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.5%76.5–82.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%71.7–78.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.5–68.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.3%61.7–78.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%21.9–29.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%30.8–39.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.1%16.2–20.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.2–11.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Eddystone
Is Eddystone a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eddystone is healthier than 26% 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 Eddystone?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 43.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eddystone?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Eddystone’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eddystone have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–11.8%), 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 Eddystone 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 Eddystone.
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.