Where Grugan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grugan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17751, 17745, 17760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grugan Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Grugan Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Grugan Township runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Grugan Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Grugan Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Grugan Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 15.8% 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 Grugan Township’s likely range; Grugan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17751, 17745, 17760, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Grugan Township adults…
Grugan Township runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grugan Township
No hospital or community health center in Grugan 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 Grugan Township; ≈ 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.
125 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Grugan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Grugan Township 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.
Grugan Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bald Eagle Township | C+ | 34% | 12.1% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Noyes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McHenry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chapman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gallagher Township | — | — | — | — |
Colebrook Township, Noyes Township, McHenry Township and Gallagher Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Chapman Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grugan Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grugan Township
Why doesn’t Grugan Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Grugan Township.
What hospital is closest to Grugan Township?
Bucktail Medical Center in Renovo, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Grugan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grugan 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. 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.