Where Greenwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greenwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenwood
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Greenwood
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Greenwood runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Greenwood, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Greenwood’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Greenwood adults…
Greenwood runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Greenwood
No hospital or community health center in Greenwood 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 Greenwood; ≈ 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.
How Greenwood 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.
Greenwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township | C+ | 36.2% | 12.3% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Altoona | C− | 37.4% | 12.7% | 20.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenwood adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenwood
Why doesn’t Greenwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Greenwood.
What hospital is closest to Greenwood?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Greenwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Greenwood?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Behavioral Health in Altoona, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenwood.
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.