Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Elco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elco
Out of every 100 Elco adults…
Elco runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elco
No hospital or community health center in Elco 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 Elco; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Elco 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.
Elco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenport | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Branch | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | C+ | 33.8% | 12.8% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Roscoe | — | — | — | — | |
| Newell | — | — | — | — | |
| California | B− | 36% | 8.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Allenport, Long Branch, Roscoe and Newell: 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 Elco adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elco
Why doesn’t Elco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elco.
What hospital is closest to Elco?
Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Elco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elco?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is California Family Practice in California, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elco.
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.