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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Georgetown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Georgetown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Georgetown
1 in 13 working-age adults in Georgetown has no health insurance
7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Arthritis runs high in Georgetown
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.3%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Georgetown’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Georgetown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Georgetown adults…
Georgetown runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Georgetown
No hospital or community health center in Georgetown 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 Georgetown; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Georgetown 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.
Georgetown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre Township | C− | 40.6% | 13.2% | 19.5% | ZIP 18702 |
| Laurel Run | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilkes-Barre | D | 41.1% | 12.9% | 20.1% | CDC place |
Laurel Run: 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 Georgetown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Georgetown
Why doesn’t Georgetown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Georgetown.
What hospital is closest to Georgetown?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-barre, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Georgetown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Georgetown?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Caring Community Health Center - Kistler Clinic in Wilkes Barre, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Georgetown.
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.