Photo: Ruhrfisch · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Franklin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Franklin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17774, 17756, 17737, 17846. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Franklin Township
Out of every 100 Franklin Township adults…
Franklin Township runs above PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Franklin Township
No hospital or community health center in Franklin 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 Franklin Township; ≈ 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).
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 Franklin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Franklin 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.
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moreland Township | C+ | 36.9% | 11.5% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Penn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Davidson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Madison Township | B | 34.8% | 10.4% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Township | C+ | 36.5% | 12.3% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
Jordan Township, Penn Township and Davidson 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 Franklin Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Franklin Township
Why doesn’t Franklin 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 Franklin Township.
What hospital is closest to Franklin Township?
UPMC Muncy in Muncy, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Franklin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Franklin 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.