On CDC estimates, McCandless Township is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
McCandless Township differs from Pennsylvania on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15237, 15101, 15090, 15044. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McCandless Township
McCandless Township is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 32 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in McCandless Township
McCandless Township runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.5% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
McCandless Township has a top-rated hospital
UPMC Passavant is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Few McCandless Township adults smoke
10.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 McCandless Township’s likely range; McCandless Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15237, 15101, 15090, 15044, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind McCandless Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McCandless Township is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #52 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 96% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 82%.
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). McCandless Township’s median household income is $110,858; among the 7,011 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 McCandless Township adults…
McCandless Township runs below PA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McCandless Township
1 hospital in McCandless Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 McCandless Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of McCandless Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How McCandless Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, McCandless Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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McCandless Township and the towns around it
McCandless Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCandless Township | A | 27.7% | 9.5% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ross Township | A | 29.4% | 9.9% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hampton Township | A | 28.3% | 10% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Township | A+ | 28% | 9.1% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Park | A+ | 26% | 9% | 10% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McCandless Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McCandless Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McCandless Township is better than Pennsylvania on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside McCandless Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McCandless 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) | 10.8%9.5–12 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.7%23.8–31.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29%26.6–31.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.8–36.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.6–33.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.6–8.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.4%15–19.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.1%17.3–23 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%27.8–35.5 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.8–81.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%70.6–76 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.2–90.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.2–83.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.2–73.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%75.7–85.9 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19–24.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.8–27.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.9–11.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5–6.1 | 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 McCandless Township
Is McCandless Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McCandless Township is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #52 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McCandless Township?
CDC estimates 27.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.8% and 31.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McCandless Township?
UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, 0.7 miles in a straight line from McCandless Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in McCandless Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–4.9%), 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 McCandless 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 McCandless 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.