Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hermitage is healthier than 75%
Hermitage differs from Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hermitage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hermitage
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hermitage
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.9%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Hermitage runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hermitage, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hermitage is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hermitage is healthier than 59%. Against the 10,504 towns with similar household incomes ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hermitage’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Hermitage’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hermitage is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #493 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Hermitage’s median household income is $70,052; among the 10,504 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hermitage adults…
Hermitage runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Hermitage is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hermitage as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hermitage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Hermitage
1 community health center in Hermitage, 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 Hermitage; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Hermitage 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.
Hermitage and the towns around it
Hermitage’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage | B | 33.6% | 12.2% | 15.7% | CDC place |
| Farrell | D− | 45.3% | 18.7% | 26% | CDC place |
| Sharon | D | 38.6% | 13.5% | 21.7% | CDC place |
| Sharpsville | C+ | 35.3% | 11.6% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Shenango Township | B | 33.8% | 11.8% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| South Pymatuning Township | B− | 34.9% | 11.7% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lackawannock Township | B− | 34.5% | 11.7% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Clark | — | — | — | — |
Clark: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hermitage adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hermitage
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hermitage is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Hermitage’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hermitage | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%17–21.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.8–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%27.5–40.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–14.1 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34–42.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.5–40.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.9%33.2–41 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%8.1–10.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.6–12.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.9–17.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%20.3–27.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.6–18.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%31–43.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%78.7–84.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62–68.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.4–89.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%80.5–85.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.6–72.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.9–84 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.3–26.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%29.4–37.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.9–15 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.7–10.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.9–5.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hermitage
Is Hermitage a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hermitage is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #493 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hermitage?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 40.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hermitage?
Sharon Regional Medical Center in Sharon, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Hermitage’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hermitage have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.5%), 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 Hermitage more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hermitage.
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.