Where Muhlenberg Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Muhlenberg Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Muhlenberg Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Muhlenberg Park
1 in 13 working-age adults in Muhlenberg Park has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Muhlenberg Park
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Muhlenberg Park’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Muhlenberg Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Muhlenberg Park adults…
Muhlenberg Park runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Muhlenberg Park
No hospital or community health center in Muhlenberg Park 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 Muhlenberg Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Muhlenberg Park adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Muhlenberg Park does better than 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.
Muhlenberg Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Park | — | — | — | — |
Riverview Park: 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 Muhlenberg Park adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Muhlenberg Park
Why doesn’t Muhlenberg Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Muhlenberg Park.
What hospital is closest to Muhlenberg Park?
Penn State Health St. Joseph in Reading, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Muhlenberg Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Muhlenberg Park?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Berks Community Health Center at Rockland in Reading, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Muhlenberg Park.
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.