First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport · Photo: Generic1139 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, McKeesport is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
McKeesport differs from Pennsylvania on 20 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McKeesport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKeesport
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in McKeesport
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.7%, vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. In all, McKeesport runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in McKeesport
49.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 28.9% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More McKeesport adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
McKeesport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McKeesport is healthier than 4%. Against the 1,132 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 38%. Health Grade ↓
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 McKeesport’s likely range.
What’s behind McKeesport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McKeesport is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #1,021 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 16% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). McKeesport’s median household income is $34,219; among the 1,132 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where McKeesport compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 McKeesport adults…
McKeesport runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McKeesport 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.
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Care in and near McKeesport
1 hospital and 1 community health center in McKeesport, 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 McKeesport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How McKeesport adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, McKeesport runs above Pennsylvania.
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McKeesport and the towns around it
McKeesport’s Health Grade ranks 10th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKeesport | D− | 40.8% | 17.7% | 24.1% | CDC place |
| White Oak | B− | 33.1% | 13.3% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Port Vue | C+ | 34.3% | 12.4% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Versailles | C | 35% | 13.6% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| North Versailles Township | C− | 36% | 14.4% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty | C+ | 33.1% | 12.3% | 20.1% | CDC place |
| Duquesne | D | 41.1% | 16.2% | 23% | CDC place |
| West Mifflin | B− | 33.6% | 12.5% | 17.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McKeesport adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McKeesport
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McKeesport is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside McKeesport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McKeesport | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.7%28–33.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.9–22 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.3–21.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%36.2–45.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.7%15.6–19.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%38.9–44.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.2–39.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.8%35.7–41.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.5–11.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.8%11.6–14.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.4%5.9–6.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.9%24.8–33.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.1%21.5–26.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%31–38.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.9–17.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%38.3–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.6–83.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.4%46–52.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.5–85.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.5%81.2–85.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55.3–64.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%68.4–80.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.1–27.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.8%39.2–46.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.4%22.1–26.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17.4–21.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.9%9–10.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.7–15.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.2%7.6–8.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 McKeesport
Is McKeesport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McKeesport is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #1,021 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McKeesport?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 45.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McKeesport?
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport, 0.8 miles in a straight line from McKeesport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in McKeesport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–11.7%), 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 McKeesport more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKeesport.
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.