Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0Where McHenry Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McHenry Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17745, 17739, 17723, 17727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McHenry Township
1 in 13 working-age adults in McHenry Township has no health insurance
7.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in McHenry Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in McHenry Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 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 McHenry Township’s likely range; McHenry Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17745, 17739, 17723, 17727, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of McHenry Township 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.
63 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 McHenry Township adults…
McHenry Township runs above PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McHenry Township
No hospital or community health center in McHenry 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 McHenry Township; ≈ 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).
How McHenry Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, McHenry Township runs above 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.
McHenry Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chapman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grugan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cummings Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Township | — | — | — | — |
Gallagher Township, Grugan Township, Brown Township, Cummings Township and Pine Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Chapman Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McHenry Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in McHenry Township
Why doesn’t McHenry Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McHenry Township.
What hospital is closest to McHenry Township?
Bucktail Medical Center in Renovo, 17.1 miles in a straight line from McHenry Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McHenry 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. 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.