Photo: Textah01 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Independence Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Independence Township trails Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15312, 15323. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independence Township
Arthritis, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Independence Township
36.3% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 38.2%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Independence Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Independence Township has a community health center but no hospital
Centerville Clinics, Incorporated is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, 10.8 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Independence Township’s likely range; Independence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15312, 15323, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Independence Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Independence Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Independence Township’s median household income is $90,375; among the 9,901 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Independence Township adults…
Independence Township runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Independence Township
1 community health center in Independence Township, 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 Independence Township; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Independence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Independence Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Independence Township and the towns around it
Independence Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.8% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hopewell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Donegal Township | B− | 38.3% | 11.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | C | 39.3% | 12.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cross Creek Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Blaine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Avella | — | — | — | — |
Hopewell Township, Blaine Township and Avella: 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 Independence Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Independence Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Independence Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Independence Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Independence Township | 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) | 13.9%12.4–15.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.4–17.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%31.7–45.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.4–42.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.4–40.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.5–40.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%9.9–15.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%14.7–19 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.6–29.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.5–22.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30.7–43.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–8.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.2%62.8–69.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.3–87.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%77.9–83.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.1–73.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%71.6–84.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.8–26.9 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%29.5–37.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.8–17.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–4 | 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 Independence Township
Is Independence Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Independence Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Independence Township?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 45.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Independence Township?
Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Independence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Independence Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.1%), 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 Independence Township 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 Independence Township.
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.