Where Meridian residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meridian, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Meridian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meridian
Cancer runs high in Meridian
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Meridian keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.1% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 85.3%). 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 Meridian’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Meridian adults…
Meridian runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Meridian is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Meridian as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meridian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Meridian
No hospital or community health center in Meridian 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 Meridian; ≈ 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.
7.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Meridian adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Meridian 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.
Meridian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeacre-Lyndora | — | — | — | — |
Homeacre-Lyndora: 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 Meridian adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Meridian
Why doesn’t Meridian have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Meridian.
What hospital is closest to Meridian?
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita in Butler, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Meridian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Meridian.
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.