Where McKinley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKinley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McKinley. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 McKinley adults…
McKinley runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McKinley
No hospital or community health center in McKinley 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 McKinley; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of McKinley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How McKinley adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, McKinley 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.
McKinley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Abington Township | A | 31.1% | 10.1% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cheltenham Township | A | 33.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Elkins Park: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McKinley adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McKinley
Why doesn’t McKinley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKinley.
What hospital is closest to McKinley?
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center in Meadowbrook, 2.3 miles in a straight line from McKinley’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 McKinley?
60 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rising Sun Health Center in Philadelphia, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKinley.
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.