Where Graceton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Graceton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Graceton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graceton
Cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Graceton
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 43.8%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Graceton runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Graceton, and more people treating it
43.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 86.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Graceton keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 78.8%) and dentist visits (70.8% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Graceton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Graceton adults…
Graceton runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Graceton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Graceton
No hospital or community health center in Graceton 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 Graceton; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Graceton adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Graceton does better than 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.
Graceton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral | — | — | — | — |
Coral: 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 Graceton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Graceton
Why doesn’t Graceton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Graceton.
What hospital is closest to Graceton?
Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Graceton’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 Graceton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Indiana Dental Center in Indiana, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Graceton.
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.