Where McGovern residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McGovern, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McGovern. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McGovern
McGovern keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.2% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in McGovern
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
McGovern is an active town
Only 18.7% 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 McGovern’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of McGovern adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 McGovern adults…
McGovern runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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 McGovern
No hospital or community health center in McGovern 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 McGovern; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How McGovern adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, McGovern 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.
McGovern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | C− | 41.2% | 12.8% | 20.9% | CDC place |
| Chartiers Township | B | 37.5% | 11.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Meadowlands | — | — | — | — |
Meadowlands: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McGovern adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McGovern
Why doesn’t McGovern have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McGovern.
What hospital is closest to McGovern?
Canonsburg General Hospital in Canonsburg, 2.1 miles in a straight line from McGovern’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 McGovern?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Washington Family Doctors in Washington, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McGovern.
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.