Photo: Ruhrfisch, Ruhrspouse · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Emlenton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emlenton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emlenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emlenton
Cancer and COPD run high in Emlenton
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Emlenton has a community health center but no hospital
Primary Health Network is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is UPMC Northwest in Seneca, 12.4 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Emlenton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Emlenton adults…
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Care in and near Emlenton
1 community health center in Emlenton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Emlenton; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Emlenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Emlenton 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.
Emlenton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Scrubgrass Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland Township, Richland Township and Scrubgrass 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 Emlenton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emlenton
Why doesn’t Emlenton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Emlenton.
What hospital is closest to Emlenton?
UPMC Northwest in Seneca, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Emlenton’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 Emlenton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Emlenton Health Center in Emlenton, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emlenton.
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.