Photo: ParadeCloud · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Exton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Exton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Exton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Exton
COPD and stroke are less common in Exton
Exton runs below Pennsylvania on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Exton is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Few Exton adults smoke
8.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% 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 Exton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Exton adults…
Exton runs below PA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Exton residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Exton
No hospital or community health center in Exton 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 Exton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Exton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Exton adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Exton does better than Pennsylvania.
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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.
Exton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionville | — | — | — | — | |
| Uwchlan Township | A+ | 28% | 8.5% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| West Whiteland Township | A+ | 27.7% | 8.6% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
Lionville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Exton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Exton
Why doesn’t Exton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Exton.
What hospital is closest to Exton?
Chester County Hospital in West Chester, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Exton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Exton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coatesville - Medical and Dental in Coatesville, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Exton.
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.