Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lower Yoder Township is healthier than 84%
Lower Yoder Township differs from Pennsylvania on 11 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15905, 15906. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Yoder Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lower Yoder Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.8%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Lower Yoder Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lower Yoder Township, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Lower Yoder Township
Grades next door run from Westmont (B+) to Johnstown (D−). Lower Yoder Township is a C. Around town ↓
Lower Yoder Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lower Yoder Township is healthier than 35%. Against the 3,331 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
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 Yoder Township’s likely range; Lower Yoder Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15905, 15906, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lower Yoder Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Yoder Township is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 24%).
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 Yoder Township’s median household income is $42,970; among the 3,331 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Lower Yoder Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.8% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Lower Yoder Township adults…
Lower Yoder Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lower Yoder Township is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lower Yoder Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Yoder Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Lower Yoder Township and the towns around it
Lower Yoder Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 Yoder Township | C | 37.4% | 13.3% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Johnstown | D− | 43.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | CDC place |
| St. Clair Township | C+ | 36.5% | 12.5% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| West Taylor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westmont | B+ | 34.6% | 11.7% | 12.8% | CDC place |
| Westwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Brownstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Yoder Township | B | 35.2% | 12.5% | 14.9% | ZIP 15905 |
West Taylor Township and Brownstown: fewer than 1,000 residents. Westwood: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lower Yoder Township
No hospital or community health center in Lower Yoder 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 Yoder Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
42 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Lower Yoder Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Yoder Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lower Yoder 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 Yoder Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lower Yoder 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 Yoder Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%19–23.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.8–18.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30.7–44.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34–42.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.4–43.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.8%34–41.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%9–11 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.4–19.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%15.5–19.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%23.8–32 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32.3–44.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%77.9–84.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.4–66.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.5–88.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%79.9–85.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64–73.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%70–83.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.7–27.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.4–39.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.7–19.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13.1–16.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.2–5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Yoder Township
Is Lower Yoder Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Yoder Township is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lower Yoder Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 44.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lower Yoder Township?
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Lower Yoder 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 Yoder Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.2%), 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 Yoder Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lower Yoder 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.