Where Merion Station residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Merion Station, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Merion Station. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merion Station
Merion Station is an active town
Only 14.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Merion Station
Merion Station runs below Pennsylvania on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.7% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (8.6% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
Few Merion Station adults smoke
8.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Merion Station’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Merion Station adults…
Merion Station runs below PA on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Merion Station
No hospital or community health center in Merion Station 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 Merion Station; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Merion Station adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Merion Station adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Merion Station 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.
Merion Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Cynwyd | — | — | — | — | |
| Narberth | A+ | 29% | 7.8% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Wynnewood | — | — | — | — |
Bala Cynwyd and Wynnewood: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Merion Station adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Merion Station
Why doesn’t Merion Station have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Merion Station.
What hospital is closest to Merion Station?
Main Line Hospital Lankenau in Wynnewood, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Merion Station’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 Merion Station?
81 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Fairmount Primary Care Center at Horizon House in Philadelphia, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Merion Station.
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.