Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lower Frederick Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Lower Frederick Township differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19473, 18074, 19492. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Frederick Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Lower Frederick Township’s lead shrinks
Lower Frederick Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 65% of the 6,291 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$145K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Lower Frederick Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Lower Frederick Township is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% 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 Lower Frederick Township’s likely range; Lower Frederick Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19473, 18074, 19492, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Lower Frederick Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Frederick Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #186 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 86% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 64%.
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 Frederick Township’s median household income is $116,087; among the 6,291 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lower Frederick Township adults…
Lower Frederick Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Lower Frederick Township residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Lower Frederick Township
No hospital or community health center in Lower Frederick 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 Frederick Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Frederick Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Lower Frederick Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lower Frederick Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Lower Frederick Township and the towns around it
Lower Frederick Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 Frederick Township | A− | 31.9% | 10.4% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Salford Township | A | 31% | 9.5% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Woxall | — | — | — | — | |
| Schwenksville | B | 35.5% | 10.5% | 16% | CDC place |
| Upper Frederick Township | A− | 32.4% | 10.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Perkiomen Township | A | 31.3% | 9% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Mount | — | — | — | — |
Woxall and Spring Mount: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Frederick Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lower Frederick 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 Frederick Township is better than Pennsylvania on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lower Frederick 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 Frederick Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.6–17.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%26.2–37.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.9–12 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%29.9–37.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.4–37.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%29.8–37.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.6–11.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16.2–22.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%15.9–22.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%29.5–40.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.2–82 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%67.2–73.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.1–90.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.3–81.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%64–73.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%70.8–84.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.2–24.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.2–31.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.4–14.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Frederick Township
Is Lower Frederick Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Frederick Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #186 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lower Frederick Township?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 37.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lower Frederick Township?
Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Lower Frederick Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lower Frederick Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.6%), 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 Frederick Township 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 Frederick 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.