Photo: J. Passepartout · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lower Frankford Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Lower Frankford Township differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17015, 17241. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Frankford Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Lower Frankford Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.1%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Lower Frankford Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is North Middleton Township (B). Around town ↓
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 Frankford Township’s likely range; Lower Frankford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17015, 17241, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Lower Frankford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Frankford Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 81% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 45%).
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 Frankford Township’s median household income is $76,797; among the 10,820 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lower Frankford Township adults…
Lower Frankford Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Lower Frankford Township and the towns around it
Lower Frankford Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Frankford Township | B+ | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| West Pennsboro Township | B− | 35.6% | 12.2% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Tyrone Township | C | 36% | 12.3% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Frankford Township | C | 36.6% | 12.6% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| North Middleton Township | B | 35.3% | 11.1% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lower Frankford Township
No hospital or community health center in Lower Frankford Township 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 Frankford Township; ≈ 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Frankford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Lower Frankford Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Frankford Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lower Frankford Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lower Frankford Township is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lower Frankford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lower Frankford Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%28–41.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.1–13.5 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.2–38.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%31.8–40.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.1%31.3–39.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.4%7.4–9.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.2–12.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.8%19.2–26.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.8–21.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%29.5–42.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77–83.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%64.7–71.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.6–89.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%78.4–84.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%66.6–75.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.3–83.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%19.5–26.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.7–35.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.8–16.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Frankford Township
Is Lower Frankford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Frankford Township is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lower Frankford Township?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28% and 41.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lower Frankford Township?
UPMC Carlisle in Carlisle, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Lower Frankford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lower Frankford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.3%), 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 Frankford Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lower Frankford Township.
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.