Where Linwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Linwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linwood
1 in 13 working-age adults in Linwood has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Linwood
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Linwood sleeps less
44.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% 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 Linwood’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Linwood 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Linwood adults…
Linwood runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 4% of Linwood residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Linwood
No hospital or community health center in Linwood 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 Linwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Linwood adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Linwood runs above 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.
Linwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Chichester Township | B− | 33.6% | 11.9% | 18% | ZIP 19061 |
| Trainer | C− | 37.9% | 13.5% | 21.3% | CDC place |
| Marcus Hook | D | 39.4% | 13.3% | 25.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Linwood adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Linwood
Why doesn’t Linwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Linwood.
What hospital is closest to Linwood?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Linwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Linwood?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Henrietta Johnson Medical Center at Claymont in Claymont, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linwood.
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.