Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Homestead is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Homestead differs from Pennsylvania on 23 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Homestead. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homestead
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Homestead
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.4%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Homestead runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Homestead scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Homestead’s D, from Munhall (C+) to Pittsburgh (B+). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Homestead
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 26.3% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Homestead, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Homestead is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Homestead is healthier than 5%. Against the 2,129 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 31%. 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 Homestead’s likely range.
What’s behind Homestead’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homestead is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #1,018 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 24% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Homestead’s median household income is $39,052; among the 2,129 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Homestead compares well: checkup in the past year, 81.8% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Homestead adults…
Homestead runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Homestead and the towns around it
Homestead’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | D | 41.9% | 18.4% | 22.2% | CDC place |
| West Homestead | B | 32.2% | 12% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Munhall | C+ | 34.7% | 12.7% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Pittsburgh | B+ | 31.8% | 10.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homestead adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Homestead
1 community health center in Homestead, 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 Homestead; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Homestead adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Homestead runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Homestead adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Homestead
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Homestead is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Homestead’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Homestead | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30%27.4–32.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.6–20.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.9–20.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%37.2–46.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.3%41.5–47 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32.4–38.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.4%34.4–40.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.8–12.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26.3%22.1–31.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%19.7–24.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%31–38.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%12–16.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45%40.6–49.4 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.3–12.8 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.1–84.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%45.9–52.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.9–85.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.1%82–85.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.9–66.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.3–83 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.9–24.5 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%38.4–45.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.9%21.6–26.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.5–20.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.8–10.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.4%12.2–14.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 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 Homestead
Is Homestead a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Homestead is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #1,018 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Homestead?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 46.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Homestead?
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System in Pittsburgh, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Homestead’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Homestead have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.8%), 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 Homestead more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homestead.
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.