Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lykens Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lykens Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17048, 17978, 17030, 17023. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lykens Township
1 in 11 working-age adults in Lykens Township has no health insurance
9.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Lykens Township
The closest emergency room is Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, 24.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hamilton Health Center is closer (12.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Lykens Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 15.8% 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 Lykens Township’s likely range; Lykens Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17048, 17978, 17030, 17023, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lykens Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Lykens Township
No hospital or community health center in Lykens 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 Lykens 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lykens Township adults…
Lykens Township runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Lykens Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lykens Township runs above Pennsylvania.
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Lykens Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | B− | 33.4% | 12% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Pillow | — | — | — | — | |
| Mifflin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Mahantongo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Klingerstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Wiconisco Township | C+ | 34.2% | 12% | 20% | ZIP codes |
Jordan Township, Pillow, Mifflin Township, Upper Mahantongo Township and Klingerstown: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lykens Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lykens Township
Why doesn’t Lykens Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lykens Township.
What hospital is closest to Lykens Township?
Milton S Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Lykens Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lykens 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. 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.