On CDC estimates, Hampton Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Hampton Township differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15101, 15044, 15116. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Hampton Township’s lead shrinks
Hampton Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but 76% of the 4,139 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$168K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Hampton Township is an active town
Only 18% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 31 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Hampton Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Hampton Township
Hampton Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (6.2% vs 7.7%), obesity (28.3% vs 33.8%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). 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 Hampton Township’s likely range; Hampton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15101, 15044, 15116, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Hampton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #85 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 95% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 81%.
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). Hampton Township’s median household income is $134,156; among the 4,139 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$168K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hampton Township adults…
Hampton Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hampton Township
No hospital or community health center in Hampton 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 Hampton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Hampton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Hampton Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Hampton Township and the towns around it
Hampton Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Township | A | 28.3% | 10% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Shaler Township | A− | 29.8% | 10.1% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Allison Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Indiana Township | A | 28.5% | 10.5% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | A | 28.7% | 9.6% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| McCandless Township | A | 27.7% | 9.5% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Glenshaw | — | — | — | — | |
| West Deer Township | A− | 30.2% | 10.6% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Allison Park and Glenshaw: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampton Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampton Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampton Township is better than Pennsylvania on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Hampton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampton Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%12.2–15.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10–12.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.6–14.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%24.5–32.2 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.3 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%28.1–33.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.9–37.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.3–35.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.4–7.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.6–7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18%15.6–20.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.2–22.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%27.9–35.4 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.5–82.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.5–75.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.3–90.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.2–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66.8–74.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81%75.4–85.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19.2–24.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%22.9–28.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.3–13 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 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 Hampton Township
Is Hampton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #85 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hampton Township?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 32.2%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampton Township?
UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Hampton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–4.9%), 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 Hampton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hampton 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.