Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Marshall Township is healthier than 53%
Marshall Township differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15090, 15005, 16046, 15086. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marshall Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Marshall Township’s lead shrinks
Marshall Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 1,886 towns with similar household incomes ($124K–$206K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Marshall Township is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 26 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Marshall Township
Marshall Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.8% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.5% vs 11.6%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
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 Marshall Township’s likely range; Marshall Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15090, 15005, 16046, 15086, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Marshall Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marshall Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #69 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 81%.
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). Marshall Township’s median household income is $165,099; among the 1,886 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($124K–$206K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Marshall Township adults…
Marshall Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Marshall Township
No hospital or community health center in Marshall 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 Marshall Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marshall Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Marshall Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Marshall Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Marshall Township and the towns around it
Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Township | A | 29.7% | 9.5% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Bradford Woods | A+ | 26.4% | 9.5% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Cranberry Township | A+ | 31.1% | 8.2% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Economy | B+ | 36.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Franklin Park | A+ | 26% | 9% | 10% | CDC place |
| Pine Township | A+ | 28% | 9.1% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marshall Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marshall Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marshall Township is better than Pennsylvania on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Marshall Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marshall Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.7–14.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.6–14.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25–34.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26.7–32.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.4–37.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.4–33.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.2–8.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%15.3–20.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.1–23.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%28.3–37.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76–82 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.2%70.4–76 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.3–90.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.2–83 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.3–74.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%74.6–85.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.8–24.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.6–27.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.5–12 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%9–11.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 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 Marshall Township
Is Marshall Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marshall Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #69 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marshall Township?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 34.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marshall Township?
Ahn Wexford Hospital in Wexford, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Marshall Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marshall Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.1%), 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 Marshall Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marshall 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.