Where Linglestown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Linglestown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linglestown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linglestown
Linglestown keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.8% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Linglestown is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Linglestown
Linglestown runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.9% vs 7.7%) and stroke (3% vs 3.7%). 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 Linglestown’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Linglestown 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Linglestown adults…
Linglestown runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Linglestown
No hospital or community health center in Linglestown 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 Linglestown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Linglestown adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Linglestown 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.
Linglestown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxtonia | — | — | — | — |
Paxtonia: 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 Linglestown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Linglestown
Why doesn’t Linglestown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Linglestown.
What hospital is closest to Linglestown?
UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals in Harrisburg, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Linglestown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Linglestown?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Familycare at Union Deposit in Harrisburg, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linglestown.
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.