Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Fox Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns
Fox Township trails Pennsylvania on 4 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15846, 15868. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in Fox Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.4%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Fox Township runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fox Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B− tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is St. Marys (C+). Around town ↓
Fox Township has a community health center but no hospital
Keystone Rural Health Consortia is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 7.8 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Township’s likely range; Fox Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15846, 15868, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Fox Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fox Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #586 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Fox Township’s median household income is $74,934; among the 10,851 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 59%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Fox Township adults…
Fox Township runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fox Township and the towns around it
Fox Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Township | B− | 37.5% | 11.8% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Jay Township | C | 38.6% | 13% | 19.8% | ZIP 15868 |
| St. Marys | C+ | 38.1% | 12.2% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| Huston Township | C | 36.7% | 12.8% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Horton Township | C+ | 38.3% | 12.2% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ridgway Township | C | 39.2% | 12.6% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Fox Township
1 community health center in Fox Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 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.
33 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Fox Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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 Fox Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fox Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fox Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Fox Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fox Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.6–21 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.4–17.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%29.8–45.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.2–38.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%31.4–40.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.4%31.5–39.7 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%8–10 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%11.6–17.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.6–19 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.4–29 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–22 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%30–44.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.2–8.3 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.6–82.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%61.6–69 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.6–88.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%62.2–72.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.3–84.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%19.7–27.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%27.8–36.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.5–17.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.9–10.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Fox Township
Is Fox Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fox Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #586 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fox Township?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 45.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fox Township?
Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Fox Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fox Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.3%), 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 Fox Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fox 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.