Where Loop residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loop, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Loop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loop
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Loop adults…
Loop runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Loop residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Loop
No hospital or community health center in Loop 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 Loop; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Loop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Loop adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Loop 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.
Loop 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Township | B+ | 33% | 11.9% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Frankstown Township | A− | 32.4% | 11.3% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hollidaysburg | A− | 31.3% | 10.5% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Loop adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Loop
Why doesn’t Loop have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Loop.
What hospital is closest to Loop?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Loop’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 Loop?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Community Health Center in Altoona, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Loop.
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.