Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Folcroft is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Folcroft differs from Pennsylvania on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Folcroft. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Folcroft
1 in 11 working-age adults in Folcroft has no health insurance
9.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Folcroft
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Folcroft sleeps less
47.4% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Folcroft
Grades next door run from Norwood (A−) to Sharon Hill (D). Folcroft is a C. Around town ↓
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 Folcroft’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Folcroft’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Folcroft is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #882 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 49% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Folcroft’s median household income is $61,306; among the 9,259 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Folcroft compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Folcroft 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.
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Folcroft and the towns around it
Folcroft’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folcroft | C | 37.7% | 12.9% | 19.1% | CDC place |
| Norwood | A− | 31.3% | 10.3% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Philadelphia | C | 33.2% | 14% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Glenolden | B− | 34.3% | 11.8% | 18% | CDC place |
| Tinicum Township | C− | 36.4% | 16.1% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Darby Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sharon Hill | D | 42.3% | 15.9% | 21% | CDC place |
Darby Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Folcroft adults…
Folcroft runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Folcroft residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Folcroft
No hospital or community health center in Folcroft 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 Folcroft; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Folcroft adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Folcroft runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Folcroft adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Folcroft
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Folcroft is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Folcroft’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Folcroft | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%19.6–24.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–15.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.2–21.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.2–44.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%34.1–41.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.5–36.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%26.9–33.9 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.9–16.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.8–21.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.3–31.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14–20.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.4%41.1–53.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.8–11.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.7–82.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.1%54.4–61.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.6–85.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.1–79.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.9–68.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%69.5–83.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.6–26.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.1–38.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14–17.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.9–7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 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 Folcroft
Is Folcroft a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Folcroft is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #882 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Folcroft?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 44.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Folcroft?
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald in Darby, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Folcroft’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Folcroft have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.3%), 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 Folcroft more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Folcroft.
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.