Where Hamorton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamorton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamorton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamorton
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Hamorton
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 2 in 5 adults have high cholesterol (39.9%), vs 33.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Hamorton runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Hamorton keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.7% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (93% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Few Hamorton adults smoke
9.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Hamorton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hamorton adults…
Hamorton runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamorton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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.
Care in and near Hamorton
No hospital or community health center in Hamorton 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 Hamorton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Hamorton adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Hamorton 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.
Hamorton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamorton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamorton
Why doesn’t Hamorton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hamorton.
What hospital is closest to Hamorton?
Chester County Hospital in West Chester, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Hamorton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hamorton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is LCH Health and Community Services in Kennett Square, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamorton.
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.