Where Forkston Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forkston Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18629, 18614. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forkston Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Forkston Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.9%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Forkston Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Forkston Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Forkston Township’s likely range; Forkston Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18629, 18614, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Forkston Township adults…
Forkston Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forkston Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Forkston Township
No hospital or community health center in Forkston 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 Forkston Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Forkston Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Forkston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Noxen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mehoopany Township | — | — | — | — |
Windham Township and North Branch Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Noxen Township and Mehoopany Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Forkston Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forkston Township
Why doesn’t Forkston 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 Forkston Township.
What hospital is closest to Forkston Township?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Forkston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Forkston Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Monroe-Noxen Health Center in Noxen, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forkston 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.