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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ferguson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16833, 15753, 16861. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferguson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ferguson Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Ferguson Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ferguson Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More Ferguson Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.2%), 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 Ferguson Township’s likely range; Ferguson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16833, 15753, 16861, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ferguson Township adults…
Ferguson Township runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Care in and near Ferguson Township
No hospital or community health center in Ferguson Township 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 Ferguson Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferguson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Ferguson Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Ferguson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Knox Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pike Township | C | 36.4% | 13.4% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Penn Township | B− | 35.6% | 12.2% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Newburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Chest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bell Township | — | — | — | — |
Greenwood Township, Knox Township, Jordan Township, Newburg, Chest Township and Bell Township: 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 Ferguson Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ferguson Township
Why doesn’t Ferguson 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 Ferguson Township.
What hospital is closest to Ferguson Township?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Ferguson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ferguson 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.