Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Emsworth is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Emsworth differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Emsworth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emsworth
Emsworth is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Emsworth is healthier than 79%. Against the 9,907 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 96%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Emsworth doesn’t win on
21.6% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Emsworth
Emsworth runs below Pennsylvania on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.6% vs 11.6%) and heart disease (6.2% vs 7.4%). Conditions ↓
Emsworth is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Emsworth’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Emsworth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Emsworth is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 55%.
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). Emsworth’s median household income is $64,816; among the 9,907 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 96%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Emsworth adults…
Emsworth runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Emsworth
No hospital or community health center in Emsworth 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 Emsworth; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emsworth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Emsworth adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Emsworth and the towns around it
Emsworth’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emsworth | A− | 31.3% | 9.6% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Kilbuck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ben Avon | A | 29.7% | 8.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Neville Township | B | 32.9% | 12% | 17% | ZIP 15225 |
Kilbuck 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 Emsworth adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Emsworth
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Emsworth is better than Pennsylvania on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Emsworth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Emsworth | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%27.2–35.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.4–11 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29%26.6–31.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%29.1–34.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.9–31.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%11–16.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.5–16 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%17.4–22.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.6%18.6–24.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%31–39.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.4–7.6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.3–79.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.3–69.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.4–86.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.9–69 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%71–82.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.7–27.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24.7–30.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.7–13.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.9–14.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Emsworth
Is Emsworth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Emsworth is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Emsworth?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.2% and 35.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Emsworth?
Heritage Valley Sewickley in Sewickley, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Emsworth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Emsworth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.6%), 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 Emsworth more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emsworth.
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.