Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Lower Burrell is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
Lower Burrell differs from Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lower Burrell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Burrell
Cancer and arthritis run high in Lower Burrell
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 35.9% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Lower Burrell
Grades next door run from Plum (A) to New Kensington (C−). Lower Burrell is a B+. Around town ↓
Lower Burrell keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.1% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Lower Burrell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lower Burrell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Burrell is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #282 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 86% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 56%.
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). Lower Burrell’s median household income is $84,602; among the 10,429 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$106K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Burrell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Lower Burrell adults…
Lower Burrell runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Lower Burrell and the towns around it
Lower Burrell’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Burrell | B+ | 31% | 11.3% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| New Kensington | C− | 37.2% | 14.4% | 20.9% | CDC place |
| Plum | A | 29.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Upper Burrell Township | B− | 34.3% | 12.7% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Allegheny Township | B− | 35.2% | 12.2% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | B− | 32.8% | 12.3% | 18.1% | ZIP 15065 |
| Natrona | — | — | — | — | |
| Tarentum | C− | 36% | 12.6% | 21.9% | CDC place |
Natrona: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lower Burrell
No hospital or community health center in Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Lower Burrell adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lower Burrell does better than Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Burrell adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lower Burrell
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lower Burrell is better than Pennsylvania on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lower Burrell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lower Burrell | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.9–18.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–16 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31%25.8–37 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.8–13 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%30.7–38.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%31.9–40.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.4–39.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.1–12.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.8–11.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.5–16 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20–27.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.5–20.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%31.8–42.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.5–6.8 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.6–84.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%66–72.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.3–90.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%79.7–85.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.6%68.5–76.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.5–84.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.6–26.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%27.3–34.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%11–13.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4.1–4.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.5 | 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 Lower Burrell
Is Lower Burrell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Burrell is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #282 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lower Burrell?
CDC estimates 31% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 37%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lower Burrell?
Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Lower Burrell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lower Burrell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.8%), 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 Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell.
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.