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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Girard Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 16836. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Girard Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Girard Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Girard Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Girard Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Girard Township
The closest emergency room is Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. 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 Girard Township’s likely range; Girard Township’s figures come from ZIP code 16836, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Girard Township adults…
Girard Township runs above PA on 7 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.
35 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Girard Township
No hospital or community health center in Girard 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 Girard 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Girard Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Girard 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.
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Girard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Township | B− | 35.6% | 11.7% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bradford Township | C | 36% | 12.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Goshen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Covington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Benezette Township | — | — | — | — |
Goshen Township, Covington Township and Benezette 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 Girard Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Girard Township
Why doesn’t Girard 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 Girard Township.
What hospital is closest to Girard Township?
Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Girard 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 Girard 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.