Where Friesville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Friesville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Friesville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Friesville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Friesville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Friesville runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Friesville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.6%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Friesville
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.1%), vs 23% across Pennsylvania. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 16.4% across Pennsylvania. Mind & connection ↓
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 Friesville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Friesville adults…
Friesville runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Friesville adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Friesville runs above 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.
Care in and near Friesville
No hospital or community health center in Friesville 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 Friesville; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Friesville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Friesville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claysburg | — | — | — | — |
Claysburg: 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 Friesville adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Friesville
Why doesn’t Friesville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Friesville.
What hospital is closest to Friesville?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Friesville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Friesville.
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.