On CDC estimates, Leet Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Leet Township differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15143, 15003. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leet Township
Leet Township is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Leet Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Leet Township
Grades next door run from Edgeworth (A+) to Ambridge (C). Leet Township is an A. Around town ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Leet Township
Leet Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.9% vs 7.7%), stroke (3% vs 3.7%) and obesity (28.4% vs 33.8%). 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 Leet Township’s likely range; Leet Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15143, 15003, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Leet Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leet Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 79%.
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). Leet Township’s median household income is $93,083; among the 9,569 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Leet Township adults…
Leet Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Leet Township and the towns around it
Leet Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leet Township | A | 28.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ambridge Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmony Township | B | 38.3% | 11.2% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Leetsdale | A− | 31.3% | 11.8% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Ambridge | C | 41.5% | 11.8% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Bell Acres | A+ | 28.2% | 9.2% | 9% | CDC place |
| Edgeworth | A+ | 26.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | CDC place |
Ambridge Heights: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Leet Township
No hospital or community health center in Leet 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 Leet Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leet Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Leet Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Leet Township 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leet Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Leet Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Leet Township is better than Pennsylvania on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Leet Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Leet Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.8–12.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%24.6–32.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%28.4–33.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.2–38 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.8%29–34.9 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%15.6–20.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16–21.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%28.1–35.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77–82.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73%70.3–75.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.1–91 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.6–84.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.7–73.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.5–84.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.6–24 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.1%22.4–27.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.9–11.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.3–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.2–3.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5.1–6.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Leet Township
Is Leet Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leet Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Leet Township?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 32.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Leet Township?
Heritage Valley Sewickley in Sewickley, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Leet Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Leet Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5%), 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 Leet Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leet 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.