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Moscow differs from Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moscow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moscow
Moscow is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Madison Township (B). Around town ↓
Cancer runs high in Moscow
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Moscow is an active town
Only 19.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% 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 Moscow’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Moscow’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moscow is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 85% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 72%.
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). Moscow’s median household income is $82,031; among the 10,617 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Moscow and the towns around it
Moscow has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | A | 30.3% | 10.1% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Madison Township · Roaring Brook Township · Spring Brook Township | B | 32.7% | 11.4% | 16.4% | ZIP 18444 |
| Covington Township | B− | 34% | 12.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Moscow adults…
Moscow runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Moscow
No hospital or community health center in Moscow 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 Moscow; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Moscow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Moscow 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.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moscow adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moscow
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moscow is better than Pennsylvania on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Moscow’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moscow | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.3–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%24.2–37.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%27.5–35.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%29.9–38.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29.2–37 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.7–12.1 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%16.4–23.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%15.9–23.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%30.9–43.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4–7.3 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.4–83.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%68.9–75.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.3–90.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%78.4–84.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%65.7–75 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%76–87.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.1%19.8–27 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%24.5–32.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.8–14 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 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 Moscow
Is Moscow a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moscow is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moscow?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 37.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moscow?
Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Moscow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moscow have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–7.3%), 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 Moscow 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 Moscow.
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.