Where McElhattan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McElhattan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McElhattan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McElhattan
1 in 13 working-age adults in McElhattan has no health insurance
7.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in McElhattan
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD is more common later in life. 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 McElhattan’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of McElhattan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 McElhattan adults…
McElhattan runs above PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
McElhattan is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. COPD rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in McElhattan as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near McElhattan
No hospital or community health center in McElhattan 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 McElhattan; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How McElhattan 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.
McElhattan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | C | 34.2% | 11.5% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dunnstable Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Creek Township | B− | 34.3% | 10.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
Dunnstable Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McElhattan adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McElhattan
Why doesn’t McElhattan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McElhattan.
What hospital is closest to McElhattan?
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital in Jersey Shore, 5.5 miles in a straight line from McElhattan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near McElhattan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is River Valley Health - Lock Haven Medical and Dental in Lock Haven, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McElhattan.
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.