Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Farrell is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Farrell differs from Pennsylvania on 21 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Farrell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Farrell
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Farrell
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.7%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.7%, vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. In all, Farrell runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Farrell
47% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 28% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Farrell adults get no exercise
36.5% 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 Farrell’s likely range.
What’s behind Farrell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farrell is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #1,033 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven of Farrell’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 26% of adults, against 15.8% across Pennsylvania and 11.8% nationally.
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). Farrell’s median household income is $42,595; among the 3,211 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Farrell compares well: binge drinking, 12.3% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.8% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Farrell adults…
Farrell runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Farrell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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.
Care in and near Farrell
1 community health center in Farrell, 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 Farrell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Farrell adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Farrell runs above Pennsylvania.
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Farrell and the towns around it
Farrell’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Farrell adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Farrell
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Farrell is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Farrell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Farrell | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.3%29.4–35.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.5–22.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.3%38.5–52.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.8%42.4–51.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.4–40.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 40.4%36.7–44.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.3%11.8–15.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.3%12–14.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.7%6.2–7.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28%23.6–32.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26%23.2–29.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.5%31.8–41.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.3%10–15.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.9%41.7–54.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%79.8–85.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47%43.2–51 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.3–86.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.8%81.2–86.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%55.6–66.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%72.8–85.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%20–27 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45%40.6–49.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 25.7%23.2–28.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%18.1–22.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.9%13.6–16.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.8–9.2 | 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 Farrell
Is Farrell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Farrell is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #1,033 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Farrell?
CDC estimates 45.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 52.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Farrell?
Sharon Regional Medical Center in Sharon, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Farrell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Farrell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–12.1%), 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 Farrell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Farrell.
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.