Thomas Leiper Estate · Photo: Smallbones · CC0On CDC estimates, Nether Providence Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Nether Providence Township differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19086, 19063. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nether Providence Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Nether Providence Township’s lead shrinks
Nether Providence Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 79% of the 2,682 towns with similar household incomes ($113K–$189K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Nether Providence Township is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 11 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Nether Providence Township adults smoke
9.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Nether Providence Township
Grades next door run from Swarthmore (A+) to Chester (D−). Nether Providence Township is an A+. Around town ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Nether Providence Township
Nether Providence Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.3% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and obesity (27.2% vs 33.8%). 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 Nether Providence Township’s likely range; Nether Providence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19086, 19063, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Nether Providence Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nether Providence Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #39 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 97% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 79%.
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). Nether Providence Township’s median household income is $150,950; among the 2,682 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($113K–$189K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Nether Providence Township and the towns around it
Nether Providence Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Providence Township | A+ | 27.2% | 10.1% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | A | 27.6% | 9.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Swarthmore | A+ | 24% | 7.4% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Rose Valley | A | 27.9% | 10.9% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Chester | D− | 44% | 18% | 23.4% | CDC place |
| Brookhaven | A− | 30.1% | 10.3% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Ridley Township | B+ | 31.5% | 10.6% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Woodlyn | — | — | — | — |
Woodlyn: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Nether Providence Township adults…
Nether Providence Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nether Providence Township
No hospital or community health center in Nether Providence 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 Nether Providence Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nether Providence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Nether Providence Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Nether Providence Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nether Providence Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nether Providence Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nether Providence Township is better than Pennsylvania on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Nether Providence Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nether Providence Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.4%10.9–14 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.7–11.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.2%21.7–33.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%28.8–36.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%30.8–39.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.4–34.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–6.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.1%4.9–7.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.1%14.2–20.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15–21.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.1%3.3–5.1 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.1–83.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.7%72.7–78.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.3–91.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%76.3–82.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.3%66.8–75.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%75.2–87.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.6%17.4–24 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.1–28 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.3–12.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%8.2–10.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 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 Nether Providence Township
Is Nether Providence Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nether Providence Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #39 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nether Providence Township?
CDC estimates 27.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 33.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nether Providence Township?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Nether Providence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nether Providence Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–5.1%), 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 Nether Providence Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nether Providence 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.