Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Lewisburg is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Lewisburg differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lewisburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lewisburg
Lewisburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lewisburg is healthier than 80%. Against the 7,347 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 99%. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and high blood pressure are less common in Lewisburg
Lewisburg runs below Pennsylvania on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.5% vs 11.6%), high blood pressure (21.5% vs 32.8%) and cancer (6.1% vs 8.8%). Conditions ↓
Few Lewisburg adults smoke
10.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Lewisburg is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Lewisburg’s likely range.
What’s behind Lewisburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lewisburg is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #209 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Lewisburg’s median household income is $54,767; among the 7,347 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 99%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lewisburg adults…
Lewisburg runs below PA on 9 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lewisburg
No hospital or community health center in Lewisburg 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 Lewisburg; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lewisburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Lewisburg adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lewisburg runs above Pennsylvania.
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Lewisburg and the towns around it
Lewisburg’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisburg | A− | 27.5% | 7.5% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Buffalo Township | B+ | 31.6% | 10.1% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| East Buffalo Township | A− | 30% | 9.3% | 12.5% | ZIP 17837 |
| Kelly Township | A− | 30.1% | 9.4% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| West Chillisquaque Township | C | 36.9% | 12.4% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Linntown | — | — | — | — |
Linntown: 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 Lewisburg adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lewisburg
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lewisburg is better than Pennsylvania on 13 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lewisburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lewisburg | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.2–22.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%21.2–34.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.5%18.5–24.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 25.6%22–29.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19–24 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.3–14.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%9.1–12.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.5–23.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.8%17.8–26 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%28.4–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.9–7.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%70.5–79 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.3–70.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76%72.3–79.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.6–75.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%62.8–72.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%72.4–86 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23–31.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5%25.7–33.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%10–12.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Lewisburg
Is Lewisburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lewisburg is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #209 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lewisburg?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.2% and 34.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lewisburg?
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Lewisburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lewisburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.9%), 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 Lewisburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lewisburg.
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.