Photo: Canadian2006 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hunker residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hunker, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hunker. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hunker
Hunker keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% vs 78.8%) and dentist visits (73.3% vs 64.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Hunker
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Hunker is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Hunker’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hunker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Hunker adults…
Hunker runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Hunker
No hospital or community health center in Hunker 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 Hunker; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Hunker adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Hunker does better than 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.
Hunker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Township | B+ | 32% | 11.1% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Huntingdon Township | B− | 33.6% | 12.3% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hunker adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hunker
Why doesn’t Hunker have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hunker.
What hospital is closest to Hunker?
Excela Health - Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Hunker’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hunker?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Clinic in Greensburg, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hunker.
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.