Photo: Public domain · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Elder Township is healthier than 67%
Elder Township differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16646, 16668, 16675. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elder Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Elder Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Elder Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elder Township, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Elder Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Elder Township is healthier than 45%. Against the 9,433 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 67%. 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 Elder Township’s likely range; Elder Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16646, 16668, 16675, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Elder Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elder Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 71% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 28%).
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). Elder Township’s median household income is $62,083; among the 9,433 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Elder Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Elder Township adults…
Elder Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Elder Township is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Elder Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elder Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Elder Township
No hospital or community health center in Elder 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 Elder 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Elder Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Elder Township and the towns around it
Elder Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Township | C+ | 36.2% | 12.9% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Chest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hastings | B− | 36.7% | 11.8% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Susquehanna Township | C | 38% | 13% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Patton | B | 35.7% | 11.8% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| East Carroll Township | B− | 35.7% | 12% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
Chest 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 Elder Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elder Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elder Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Elder Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elder Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.5–22.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%29.2–43.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33–41.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%34.7–44.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.9%33.8–41.9 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%9.9–12.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11–16.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.9–19.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%22.6–31.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.6–20.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%31.3–44.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.2–8.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.9%77.4–84 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65%61.1–68.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.3–88.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.4–85.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.1–71.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70–83.9 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.2–27.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30.4–39 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Elder Township
Is Elder Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elder Township is healthier than 45% 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 Elder Township?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 43.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elder Township?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Elder Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Elder Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.1%), 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 Elder Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elder 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. 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.