Where Fox Chase residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fox Chase, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fox Chase. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox Chase
Fox Chase is an older town
27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Fox Chase with the state. Conditions ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in Fox Chase has no health insurance
8.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. 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 Fox Chase’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fox Chase adults…
Fox Chase runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Fox Chase is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Fox Chase as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox Chase adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Fox Chase
No hospital or community health center in Fox Chase 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 Fox Chase; ≈ 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.
How Fox Chase adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Fox Chase does better than 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.
Fox Chase 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Muhlenberg Township | B− | 35.5% | 11.9% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bern Township | B+ | 33.6% | 11.1% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Riverview Park: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fox Chase adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fox Chase
Why doesn’t Fox Chase have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fox Chase.
What hospital is closest to Fox Chase?
Penn State Health St. Joseph in Reading, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Fox Chase’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fox Chase?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Berks Community Health Center at Rockland in Reading, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fox Chase.
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.