Photo: {{{1}}} · CC BY 2.0Where Moshannon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moshannon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moshannon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moshannon
Smoking is more common in Moshannon
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (24.9%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Moshannon
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Moshannon runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Moshannon
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% 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 Moshannon’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Moshannon adults…
Moshannon runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moshannon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Moshannon
No hospital or community health center in Moshannon 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 Moshannon; ≈ 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 Moshannon adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Moshannon runs above 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.
Moshannon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moshannon adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moshannon
Why doesn’t Moshannon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moshannon.
What hospital is closest to Moshannon?
Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Moshannon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moshannon.
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.