Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Edgewood is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Edgewood differs from Pennsylvania on 20 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgewood
Edgewood is an active town
Only 14.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Edgewood
Edgewood runs below Pennsylvania on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Edgewood doesn’t win on
21.8% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Edgewood is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Swissvale (B−). Around town ↓
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 Edgewood’s likely range.
What’s behind Edgewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgewood is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #11 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 87%.
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). Edgewood’s median household income is $103,203; among the 8,099 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Edgewood adults…
Edgewood runs below PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Edgewood and the towns around it
Edgewood has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood | A+ | 28.8% | 8.2% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Swissvale | B− | 36.4% | 12.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Braddock Hills | C | 37.3% | 15.3% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Wilkinsburg | C− | 39.4% | 16.1% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Edgewood
No hospital or community health center in Edgewood 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 Edgewood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgewood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Edgewood adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Edgewood 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edgewood adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edgewood
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edgewood is better than Pennsylvania on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Edgewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edgewood | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.3–14 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%24.7–32.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26%23.6–28.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.6%27.8–33.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.8%24–29.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.4–5.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.5–7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.5%12.4–16.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.8%18.7–24.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.3–36.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.5%2.9–4.4 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75–81 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.4%72.7–78 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.6–90.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.2–80.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.2%68.3–75.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%76–86.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.3–25.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.6%18–23.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%8–10.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.5–3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6%4.2–5.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Edgewood
Is Edgewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgewood is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #11 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edgewood?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 32.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edgewood?
UPMC St. Margaret in Pittsburgh, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Edgewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edgewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.9–4.4%), 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 Edgewood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgewood.
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.