Where Lampeter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lampeter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lampeter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lampeter
Lampeter is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Lampeter
Lampeter runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%), COPD (5.5% vs 7.7%) and diabetes (8.4% vs 11.6%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). 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 Lampeter’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lampeter adults…
Lampeter runs below PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Lampeter residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lampeter
No hospital or community health center in Lampeter 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 Lampeter; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lampeter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Lampeter adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lampeter 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.
Lampeter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Street | — | — | — | — |
Willow Street: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lampeter adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lampeter
Why doesn’t Lampeter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lampeter.
What hospital is closest to Lampeter?
Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Lampeter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lampeter?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lancaster Southeast - (Medical, Dental & Pharmacy) in Lancaster, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lampeter.
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.