Where McKnightstown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McKnightstown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McKnightstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McKnightstown
COPD, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in McKnightstown
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 36.5% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 39.2%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, McKnightstown runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, arthritis and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in McKnightstown has no health insurance
8.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
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 McKnightstown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McKnightstown adults…
McKnightstown runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
McKnightstown is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in McKnightstown as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of McKnightstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near McKnightstown
No hospital or community health center in McKnightstown 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 McKnightstown; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How McKnightstown 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.
McKnightstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashtown | — | — | — | — |
Cashtown: 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 McKnightstown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McKnightstown
Why doesn’t McKnightstown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McKnightstown.
What hospital is closest to McKnightstown?
Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, 6.2 miles in a straight line from McKnightstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near McKnightstown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McKnightstown.
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.