Where Exeter Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Exeter Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 18615. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Exeter Township
Arthritis and cancer run high in Exeter Township
36.6% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Exeter Township runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Exeter Township has a community health center but no hospital
Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, 9.8 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 Exeter Township’s likely range; Exeter Township’s figures come from ZIP code 18615, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Exeter Township adults…
Exeter Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Exeter Township
1 community health center in Exeter Township, 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 Exeter Township; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Exeter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Exeter Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Exeter Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Township | B+ | 34.3% | 11.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| West Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Northmoreland Township | B | 35.2% | 11.5% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Exeter Township | B− | 36.4% | 11.5% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
West Falls: 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 Exeter Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Exeter Township
Why doesn’t Exeter Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Exeter Township.
What hospital is closest to Exeter Township?
Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Exeter Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Exeter Township?
14 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Exeter Township Medical Center in Falls, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Exeter Township.
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.