Photo: Self · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hazleton is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Hazleton differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hazleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hazleton
More Hazleton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.4%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Hazleton has no health insurance
23.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Hazleton is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hazleton is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Hazleton adults live with a disability
44.7% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.3% across Pennsylvania. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.1% vs 5.1%. Disability ↓
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 Hazleton’s likely range.
What’s behind Hazleton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hazleton is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #1,031 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven of Hazleton’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.7% of adults, against 13.2% across Pennsylvania and 13% nationally.
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). Hazleton’s median household income is $46,177; among the 4,404 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hazleton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
4.6 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hazleton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hazleton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Hazleton adults…
Hazleton runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hazleton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Hazleton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hazleton; ≈ 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).
How Hazleton adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Hazleton runs above Pennsylvania.
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Hazleton and the towns around it
Hazleton’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton | D− | 44.1% | 16% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| Hazle Township | D | 41.4% | 15.2% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| West Hazleton | D− | 46.2% | 16.4% | 22.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Hazleton
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hazleton is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Hazleton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hazleton | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 32.8%29.9–35.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.7–21.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.8–21.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.1%37.3–51.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16%14–18.1 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.6–38.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.4–37.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.3%28.9–35.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.4–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.9–25.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%19–24.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.4%34.5–44.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%12.8–19 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%36.6–49.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.2%20.5–26.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%72.7–80.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.8%44–51.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.8%77.9–83.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.1–81 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.8%51.5–62 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%61.7–78 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.1–27.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.7%40.2–49.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.5–24.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.9%19.7–24.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.1%10.2–12.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.6%12.3–14.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.8–8 | 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 Hazleton
Is Hazleton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hazleton is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #1,031 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hazleton?
CDC estimates 44.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.3% and 51.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hazleton?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton in Hazleton, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Hazleton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hazleton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.5–26.3%), 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 Hazleton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hazleton.
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.