Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Etna is healthier than 60%
Etna differs from Pennsylvania on 11 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Etna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Etna
Etna is behind on routine checkups
It trails Pennsylvania on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (75.4% vs 78.8%), dentist visits (57.2% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (82.4% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (62.9% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Etna
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.1%), vs 23% across Pennsylvania. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 16.4% across Pennsylvania. Mind & connection ↓
Every town around Etna scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Etna’s C, from Sharpsburg (C+) to Shaler Township (A−). Around town ↓
Etna is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Etna is healthier than 32%. Against the 7,009 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 60%. 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 Etna’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Etna’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Etna is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #859 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 62% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Etna’s median household income is $53,654; among the 7,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Etna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Etna adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Etna runs above Pennsylvania.
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Etna and the towns around it
Etna’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etna | C | 35.5% | 11.3% | 22.3% | CDC place |
| Shaler Township | A− | 29.8% | 10.1% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sharpsburg | C+ | 33.9% | 12.1% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Pittsburgh | B+ | 31.8% | 10.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Etna adults…
Etna runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Etna
No hospital or community health center in Etna 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 Etna; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Etna adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Etna
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Etna is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Etna’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Etna | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.4–23.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.1–20.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31.1–40 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–13 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%28.2–33.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.3%29.5–35.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.8–34.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.4–20.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.3%19.9–24.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%22.8–29.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.7%17.8–23.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34.4–42.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%5.7–9.8 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72.1–78.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%53.9–60.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.4%79.9–84.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.1–80.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.3–67.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.4–80.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.9–30.4 | 23% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%30.6–37.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.2–18.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.9 | 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 Etna
Is Etna a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Etna is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #859 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Etna?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 40%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Etna?
West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Etna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Etna have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.8%), 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 Etna more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Etna.
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.