Where Herndon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Herndon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Herndon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Herndon
Smoking is more common in Herndon
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.4%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Herndon
56.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Herndon adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.1%), vs 23.8% 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 Herndon’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Herndon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Herndon adults…
Herndon runs above PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Herndon
No hospital or community health center in Herndon 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 Herndon; ≈ 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 Herndon adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Herndon runs above 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.
Herndon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | C | 36.3% | 11% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
| Port Trevorton | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — |
Port Trevorton and Jackson Township: 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 Herndon adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Herndon
Why doesn’t Herndon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Herndon.
What hospital is closest to Herndon?
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Herndon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Herndon.
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.