Photo: NicholasT · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lowhill Township is healthier than 43%
Lowhill Township beats Pennsylvania on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18069, 18066, 18078. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowhill Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Lowhill Township’s lead shrinks
Lowhill Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 43% of the 3,204 towns with similar household incomes ($108K–$180K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Lowhill Township is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. 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 Lowhill Township’s likely range; Lowhill Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18069, 18066, 18078, 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 Lowhill Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lowhill Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 62%.
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). Lowhill Township’s median household income is $144,167; among the 3,204 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($108K–$180K), it’s healthier than 43%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lowhill Township adults…
Lowhill Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lowhill Township
No hospital or community health center in Lowhill 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 Lowhill Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowhill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Lowhill Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lowhill Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Lowhill Township and the towns around it
Lowhill Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowhill Township | A− | 30.7% | 10.1% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| North Whitehall Township | A− | 31.8% | 10.7% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Heidelberg Township | A− | 32% | 10.5% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Schnecksville | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Macungie Township | A | 29.5% | 9.8% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Weisenberg Township | A− | 31.5% | 10.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
Schnecksville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lowhill Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lowhill Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lowhill Township is better than Pennsylvania on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Lowhill Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lowhill Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13.1–16.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13–16.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.7%25.2–37.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.5–36.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%29.7–38.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%28.5–35.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.1–11 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.6–23.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.1–21.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%27.5–38.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.1–82.8 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%68.3–74.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.4–90.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.4–81.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%66.1–75.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73–85.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.3–26.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26%22.7–29.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Lowhill Township
Is Lowhill Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lowhill Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− 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 Lowhill Township?
CDC estimates 30.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.2% and 37.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lowhill Township?
Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Lowhill Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lowhill Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.5%), 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 Lowhill 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 Lowhill 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.