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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 16863, 16861, 16661. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Knox Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Knox Township runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Knox Township
58.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More Knox Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.6%), 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 Knox Township’s likely range; Knox Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16863, 16861, 16661, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Knox Township adults…
Knox Township runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Knox Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Knox Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Knox Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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).
How Knox 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Township | C | 36.4% | 13.4% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Woodward Township | C | 40.1% | 11.9% | 22.1% | ZIP 16651 |
| Lawrence Township | C− | 36.9% | 13.2% | 20.4% | ZIP 16830 |
| Ferguson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bigler Township | C− | 37.8% | 13.3% | 21.6% | ZIP codes |
| Boggs Township | C | 36.9% | 12.6% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — |
Ferguson Township and Jordan 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?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Knox Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Knox Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Glendale Area Medical Center in Coalport, 9.9 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.