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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elgin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elgin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elgin
Out of every 100 Elgin adults…
Elgin runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elgin
No hospital or community health center in Elgin 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 Elgin; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Elgin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Elgin 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.
Elgin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Township · Wayne Township | C− | 37.9% | 12.7% | 21.2% | ZIP 16407 |
| Union Township | C− | 38.3% | 12.8% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elgin adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elgin
Why doesn’t Elgin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elgin.
What hospital is closest to Elgin?
Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital in Corry, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Elgin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elgin.
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.