Where Milroy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milroy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milroy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milroy
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Milroy
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Milroy runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Milroy
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.5%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Milroy
53.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 20% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). 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 Milroy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Milroy adults…
Milroy runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Milroy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Milroy
No hospital or community health center in Milroy 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 Milroy; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Milroy adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Milroy runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Milroy and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill | — | — | — | — |
Church Hill: 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 Milroy adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Milroy
Why doesn’t Milroy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Milroy.
What hospital is closest to Milroy?
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Milroy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Milroy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lewistown Community Health Center in Lewistown, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milroy.
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.