Photo: Shanafme · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Karthaus Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Karthaus Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16845, 16871, 16836. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Karthaus Township
1 in 10 working-age adults in Karthaus Township has no health insurance
10.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Karthaus Township
The closest emergency room is Bucktail Medical Center in Renovo, 22.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and diabetes are less common in Karthaus Township
Karthaus Township runs below Pennsylvania on cancer (7.3% vs 8.8%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Karthaus Township’s likely range; Karthaus Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16845, 16871, 16836, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Karthaus Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Karthaus Township
No hospital or community health center in Karthaus Township 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 Karthaus Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Karthaus Township adults…
Karthaus Township runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Karthaus Township 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.
Karthaus Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cooper Township | B− | 35.5% | 11.8% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Covington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Keating Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gibson Township | — | — | — | — |
Burnside Township, Covington Township, West Keating Township and Gibson 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 Karthaus Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Karthaus Township
Why doesn’t Karthaus Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Karthaus Township.
What hospital is closest to Karthaus Township?
Bucktail Medical Center in Renovo, 22.3 miles in a straight line from Karthaus Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Karthaus 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. 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.