Photo: Canadian2006 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Elizabeth is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Elizabeth differs from Pennsylvania on 18 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elizabeth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elizabeth
Every town around Elizabeth scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Elizabeth’s D, from Forward Township (B−) to Jefferson Hills (A). Around town ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Elizabeth
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Elizabeth runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Elizabeth
53.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 25.7% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Elizabeth, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Elizabeth is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Elizabeth is healthier than 12%. Against the 6,177 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 29%. 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 Elizabeth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Elizabeth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elizabeth is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 41% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Elizabeth’s median household income is $51,174; among the 6,177 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Elizabeth compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Elizabeth and the towns around it
Elizabeth’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | D | 37.3% | 14.2% | 23.2% | CDC place |
| Forward Township | B− | 35.1% | 12.5% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Elizabeth Township | B | 31.9% | 12.2% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Blaine Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| West Elizabeth | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Hills | A | 28.9% | 9.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Blaine Hill and West Elizabeth: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Elizabeth adults…
Elizabeth runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elizabeth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Elizabeth
No hospital or community health center in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth; ≈ 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.
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How Elizabeth adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Elizabeth runs above Pennsylvania.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elizabeth adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elizabeth
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elizabeth is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Elizabeth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elizabeth | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.1%23.6–28.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.6–20.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.2–20.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%32.6–41.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.4–16 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34.7–40.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%33.3–39.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.5%34.4–40.7 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.7%21.3–30.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.2%20.6–25.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%27.1–34.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.9–20.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.3–42.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.5–10.5 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–80.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.6%50.1–57.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.4–85 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.3%79.7–84.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.6%56.1–64.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.1–81.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.5–30 | 23% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%35.6–42.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.5%18.5–22.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.4–20.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Elizabeth
Is Elizabeth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elizabeth is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elizabeth?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 41.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elizabeth?
Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Elizabeth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elizabeth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.5%), 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 Elizabeth more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elizabeth.
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.