Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Forward Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Forward Township differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16033, 16053, 16002. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forward Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Forward Township’s lead shrinks
Forward Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 62% of the 7,562 towns with similar household incomes ($81K–$134K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Forward Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Forward Township’s likely range; Forward Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16033, 16053, 16002, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Forward Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forward Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #250 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 57%.
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). Forward Township’s median household income is $107,386; among the 7,562 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$134K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Forward Township adults…
Forward Township runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Forward Township
No hospital or community health center in Forward 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 Forward 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forward Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Forward Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Forward Township and the towns around it
Forward Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Township | A− | 33.7% | 10.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Evans City | A− | 33.9% | 10.3% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Callery | — | — | — | — | |
| Connoquenessing | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | B | 34.9% | 11.6% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | A− | 33.3% | 10.8% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Connoquenessing Township | B+ | 34.3% | 11.3% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | A | 30.6% | 8.9% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
Callery and Connoquenessing: 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 Forward Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Forward Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Forward Township is better than Pennsylvania on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Forward Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Forward Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.8–17.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%27.5–40.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.2–12.4 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%28.2–38 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%29.6–40.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.5–37.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.8–10.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.8–25.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%15.8–22.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%31.4–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.7–83.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%65.7–72.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85–89.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%76.3–84.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.8%68.2–77.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%73.2–86 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19–26 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26–33.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.7–13.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 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 Forward Township
Is Forward Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forward Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #250 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Forward Township?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 40.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Forward Township?
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita in Butler, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Forward Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Forward Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.6%), 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 Forward Township 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 Forward 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. 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.