John Williams House · Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Monroe Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Monroe Township differs from Pennsylvania on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17055, 17007, 17015, 17019. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monroe Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Monroe Township’s lead shrinks
Monroe Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 5,121 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$156K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Monroe Township is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. 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 Monroe Township’s likely range; Monroe Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17055, 17007, 17015, 17019, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Monroe Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #181 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 68%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Monroe Township’s median household income is $124,443; among the 5,121 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$156K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Monroe Township adults…
Monroe Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Monroe Township
No hospital or community health center in Monroe 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 Monroe Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monroe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Monroe Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Monroe Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Monroe Township and the towns around it
Monroe Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township | A− | 33.4% | 10.4% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Carroll Township | A− | 33.7% | 10.3% | 14.8% | ZIP 17019 |
| South Middleton Township | B+ | 34.8% | 11.2% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Silver Spring Township | A | 31.9% | 10.4% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Allen Township | A | 32.6% | 9.7% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mechanicsburg | A | 33.6% | 9.3% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Middlesex Township | B | 34.9% | 11.4% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monroe Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Monroe Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monroe Township is better than Pennsylvania on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Monroe Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monroe Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13.2–16.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13–16.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%27–40.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–11.9 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%27.9–35.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%30.1–38.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%28.4–35.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%6.9–10.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.8–23.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.5–22.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%29.2–41.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.9–83.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%67.8–74.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.2–89.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%76.9–83.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%65.7–74.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%71.1–84.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.3–26.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%24.6–32.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.5–13.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Monroe Township
Is Monroe Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monroe Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #181 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Monroe Township?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 40.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monroe Township?
UPMC Carlisle in Carlisle, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Monroe Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Monroe Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.4%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Monroe Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monroe 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.