Where Marion Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marion Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marion Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion Heights
COPD and arthritis run high in Marion Heights
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.4%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Marion Heights runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Marion Heights
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), 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 Marion Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Marion Heights adults…
Marion Heights runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Marion Heights
No hospital or community health center in Marion Heights 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 Marion Heights; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Marion Heights adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Marion Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Township | C | 37.2% | 12.7% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion Heights adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marion Heights
Why doesn’t Marion Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marion Heights.
What hospital is closest to Marion Heights?
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Marion Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marion Heights?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shamokin Health Center in Shamokin, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion Heights.
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.