Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Greene Township is healthier than 55%
Greene Township differs from Pennsylvania on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18426, 18325, 18445. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greene Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Greene Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Greene Township runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Greene Township, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Greene Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Greene Township is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,764 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Greene Township’s likely range; Greene Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18426, 18325, 18445, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Greene Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greene Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #779 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 74% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Greene Township’s median household income is $64,219; among the 9,764 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Greene Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Greene Township adults…
Greene Township runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greene Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Greene Township
No hospital or community health center in Greene 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 Greene Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Greene Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Greene Township and the towns around it
Greene Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Township | C+ | 35.2% | 13.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Dreher Township | C− | 36.4% | 15.1% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sterling Township | C+ | 34.7% | 13.3% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Estates | — | — | — | — | |
| Salem Township | C+ | 34.2% | 13.2% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Palmyra Township | B− | 34.2% | 13.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Indian Rocks | — | — | — | — | |
| Blooming Grove Township | B | 33.1% | 12.7% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
Lake Wallenpaupack Estates and Indian Rocks: 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 Greene Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greene Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greene Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Greene Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greene Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%19.1–23.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.1–17.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%28.4–42.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.1–15.9 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.9%35.4–44.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35–44.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.4%34.5–42.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%9.1–11.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.3–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.5–19.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.8–31.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.4–19.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%32–45.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.6 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.3–83.8 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%59.8–67 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85–89.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.1%80–85.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.2–73.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70.2–83.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.4–26.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.9%30.9–39.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.8–16 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.9–11.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Greene Township
Is Greene Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greene Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #779 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greene Township?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 42.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greene Township?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Greene Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greene Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.6%), 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 Greene Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greene 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. 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.