Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Glen Hope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Hope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Hope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Hope
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Glen Hope
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), about twice the Pennsylvania rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Glen Hope runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Glen Hope
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.3%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More Glen Hope adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), 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 Glen Hope’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Glen Hope adults…
Glen Hope runs above PA on 9 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.
Care in and near Glen Hope
No hospital or community health center in Glen Hope 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 Glen Hope; ≈ 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 Glen Hope adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Glen Hope 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.
Glen Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccaria Township | C− | 37.6% | 13.5% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bigler Township | C− | 37.8% | 13.3% | 21.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Hope adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Hope
Why doesn’t Glen Hope have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Hope.
What hospital is closest to Glen Hope?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Glen Hope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glen Hope?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Glendale Area Medical Center in Coalport, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Hope.
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.