Photo: Mvincec · Public domainWhere Foxburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Foxburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Foxburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Foxburg
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Foxburg
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Foxburg runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Foxburg, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 86.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Foxburg adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.9%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Foxburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Foxburg adults…
Foxburg runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Foxburg 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Foxburg
No hospital or community health center in Foxburg 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 Foxburg; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Foxburg 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.
Foxburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovey Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Hovey Township and Richland Township: 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 Foxburg adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Foxburg
Why doesn’t Foxburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Foxburg.
What hospital is closest to Foxburg?
UPMC Northwest in Seneca, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Foxburg’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 Foxburg?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Emlenton Health Center in Emlenton, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Foxburg.
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.