On CDC estimates, Factoryville is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Factoryville differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Factoryville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Factoryville
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Factoryville
Factoryville runs below Pennsylvania on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%), diabetes (6.9% vs 11.6%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Factoryville is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Few Factoryville adults smoke
10.8% 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 Factoryville’s likely range.
What’s behind Factoryville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Factoryville is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Factoryville’s median household income is $54,028; among the 7,134 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Factoryville adults…
Factoryville runs below PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Factoryville 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Factoryville
No hospital or community health center in Factoryville 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 Factoryville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Factoryville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Factoryville adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Factoryville runs above Pennsylvania.
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Factoryville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factoryville | A | 30.1% | 6.9% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Clinton Township | B+ | 33.5% | 10% | 14.8% | ZIP 18419 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Factoryville adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Factoryville
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Factoryville is better than Pennsylvania on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Factoryville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Factoryville | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%12.1–15.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.6–11 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.6–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%23.5–37.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.9%5.9–8 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24.5%21.1–28.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 28.2%24.6–32.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22%19.5–24.7 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%11.8–18 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%15.2–21.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.7%17.8–25.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%29.3–42.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.5–10 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%71.9–79.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%64.8–71.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.6%70.9–78.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%67.9–73.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.4–73.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.2–83.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.1–28.5 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.2–30.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13–16.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 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 Factoryville
Is Factoryville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Factoryville is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Factoryville?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 37.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Factoryville?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City in Dickson City, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Factoryville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Factoryville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–10%), 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 Factoryville 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 Factoryville.
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.