Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Mahanoy Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Mahanoy Township differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17948, 18214, 17976. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mahanoy Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Mahanoy Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Mahanoy Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mahanoy Township is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mahanoy Township is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Mahanoy Township
53.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Mahanoy Township, and more people treating it
39.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Mahanoy Township’s likely range; Mahanoy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17948, 18214, 17976, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Mahanoy Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mahanoy Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #1,013 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 20% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Mahanoy Township’s median household income is $59,474; among the 8,771 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mahanoy Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Mahanoy Township adults…
Mahanoy Township runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Mahanoy Township residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mahanoy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Mahanoy Township
No hospital or community health center in Mahanoy 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 Mahanoy 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mahanoy Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Mahanoy Township runs above Pennsylvania.
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Mahanoy Township and the towns around it
Mahanoy Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahanoy Township | D | 42% | 15.4% | 23.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Union Township | C+ | 38.5% | 12.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ryan Township | C | 38.2% | 13.2% | 19.5% | ZIP 18214 |
| West Mahanoy Township | C− | 40.8% | 13.3% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Shenandoah | D− | 43.3% | 15.5% | 22.6% | CDC place |
| Delano Township | — | — | — | — |
Delano Township: 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 Mahanoy Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mahanoy Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mahanoy Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Mahanoy Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mahanoy Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.8%24.9–30.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%17–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42%33.9–50.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.3–17.5 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.3–44.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.2–42.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 39.5%35.4–43.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%11.3–14.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%5–6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.9%19.7–28.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.2%20.5–26.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%27.6–37.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%12.9–19.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%34.6–49.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.6–14 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%75.9–83.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.8%49.7–57.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.4–85.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.4–85 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%57.8–68.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%63.3–80 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.4–30.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.2%37.5–47.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.9–24.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.5%11.2–13.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 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 Mahanoy Township
Is Mahanoy Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mahanoy Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #1,013 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mahanoy Township?
CDC estimates 42% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 50.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mahanoy Township?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street in Pottsville, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Mahanoy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mahanoy Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–14%), 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 Mahanoy Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mahanoy 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.