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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mineral Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16342, 16153. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mineral Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mineral Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Mineral Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mineral Township, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Mineral Township’s likely range; Mineral Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16342, 16153, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mineral Township adults…
Mineral Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mineral Township is an older town: 32% 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 Mineral Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mineral Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Mineral Township
No hospital or community health center in Mineral Township 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 Mineral Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mineral Township 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.
Mineral Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchcreek Township | C | 35.8% | 13.4% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Victory Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Irwin Township | C+ | 35.6% | 12.7% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
Victory Township: 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 Mineral Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mineral Township
Why doesn’t Mineral Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mineral Township.
What hospital is closest to Mineral Township?
Grove City Medical Center in Grove City, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Mineral Township’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 Mineral Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sandy Lake Community Health Center in Sandy Lake, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mineral Township.
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.