Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Knox Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knox Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16235, 16254. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox Township
Out of every 100 Knox Township adults…
Knox Township runs above PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Knox Township
No hospital or community health center in Knox 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 Knox 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knox Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Knox Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | C− | 36.1% | 13.4% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmington Township | B− | 34.5% | 12.9% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Township | C+ | 35.1% | 12.8% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Paint Township | C+ | 35.1% | 12.5% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
Highland 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 Knox Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Knox Township
Why doesn’t Knox 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 Knox Township.
What hospital is closest to Knox Township?
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital in Clarion, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Knox Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Knox Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clarion Community Health Center in Clarion, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knox 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.