Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Glen Lyon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Lyon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Lyon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Lyon
Dental care lags in Glen Lyon
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Glen Lyon
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.3%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More Glen Lyon adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), 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 Lyon’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Lyon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Glen Lyon adults…
Glen Lyon runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glen Lyon
No hospital or community health center in Glen Lyon 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 Lyon; ≈ 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).
How Glen Lyon adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Glen Lyon 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.
Glen Lyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | D | 40.8% | 13.5% | 24.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hunlock Township | B− | 37.1% | 11.3% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | B− | 37% | 12% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Lyon adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Lyon
Why doesn’t Glen Lyon 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 Lyon.
What hospital is closest to Glen Lyon?
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-barre, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Glen Lyon’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 Glen Lyon?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shickshinny Health Center in Shickshinny, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Lyon.
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.