Where Marshallton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marshallton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marshallton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marshallton
Marshallton is older than Pennsylvania, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Marshallton runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.4% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 11.6%). That’s despite an older population: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Marshallton keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.9% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Marshallton is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% 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 Marshallton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marshallton adults…
Marshallton runs below PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marshallton is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Marshallton as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marshallton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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 Marshallton
No hospital or community health center in Marshallton 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 Marshallton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Marshallton adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Marshallton does better than Pennsylvania.
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.
Marshallton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marshallton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Marshallton
Why doesn’t Marshallton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marshallton.
What hospital is closest to Marshallton?
Chester County Hospital in West Chester, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Marshallton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marshallton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Coatesville - Medical and Dental in Coatesville, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marshallton.
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.