Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Green Tree is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Green Tree beats Pennsylvania on 13 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Tree. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Tree
Green Tree is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Green Tree
Green Tree runs below Pennsylvania on stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and COPD (6.5% vs 7.7%). 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 Green Tree’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Green Tree’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Tree is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #127 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 70%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Green Tree’s median household income is $92,422; among the 9,658 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$116K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Green Tree adults…
Green Tree runs below PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Green Tree
No hospital or community health center in Green Tree 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 Green Tree; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Tree adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Green Tree adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Green Tree does better than Pennsylvania.
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Green Tree and the towns around it
Green Tree has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Tree | A | 28.9% | 10% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Pittsburgh | B+ | 31.8% | 10.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Scott Township | A | 28.8% | 10.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Green Tree adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Green Tree
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Green Tree is better than Pennsylvania on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Green Tree’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Green Tree | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.5–15.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%25–33 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.4 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%27–32 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.5–36.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.8–33.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.5–8.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%16.7–22 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.5–23.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%29.3–37.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–81 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%66.9–72.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85–88.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.7–82.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%67.3–74.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%74.4–85.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.8–25.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.7–29.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.4–8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Green Tree
Is Green Tree a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Tree is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #127 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Green Tree?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 33%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Green Tree?
St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Green Tree’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Green Tree have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–5.9%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Green Tree more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Tree.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.