Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Eldred Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eldred Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17964, 17941. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eldred Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Eldred Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Eldred Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eldred Township, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Eldred Township’s likely range; Eldred Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17964, 17941, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eldred Township adults…
Eldred Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eldred Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Eldred Township
No hospital or community health center in Eldred 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 Eldred 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.
6.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Eldred Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Eldred Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Township | C | 39.9% | 12.3% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Barry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Mahantongo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hegins Township | B | 36.1% | 11.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
Barry Township and Upper Mahantongo 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 Eldred Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eldred Township
Why doesn’t Eldred Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eldred Township.
What hospital is closest to Eldred Township?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street in Pottsville, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Eldred Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eldred Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shamokin Health Center in Shamokin, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eldred 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. 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.