Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, New Beaver is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
New Beaver differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Beaver. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Beaver
Every town around New Beaver scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of New Beaver’s C−, from Little Beaver Township (C+) to North Sewickley Township (B−). Around town ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Beaver
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, New Beaver runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Beaver
22.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in New Beaver, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 New Beaver’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind New Beaver’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Beaver is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 42% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). New Beaver’s median household income is $61,417; among the 9,288 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where New Beaver compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
New Beaver and the towns around it
New Beaver’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Beaver | C− | 37.4% | 14.4% | 22.4% | CDC place |
| Wayne Township | C+ | 35.7% | 12.2% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Big Beaver | C+ | 38.2% | 12.9% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Little Beaver Township | C+ | 35.8% | 12.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wampum | — | — | — | — | |
| North Sewickley Township | B− | 37.2% | 11.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Wampum: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 New Beaver adults…
New Beaver runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
4.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of New Beaver adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near New Beaver
No hospital or community health center in New Beaver 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 New Beaver; ≈ 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 New Beaver 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 New Beaver adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Beaver
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Beaver is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside New Beaver’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Beaver | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21.3–26.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.8–18.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.9–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%31.2–44 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.6–46.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%33.8–43.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 38.6%34.8–42.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10%9.1–11 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.2–19 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.4%19.9–25 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%25.7–34.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.3–18.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.6%39.7–51.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6–9.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.1–83.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.8%55.2–62.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.7–88.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.7%79.6–85.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.4–69.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.6–80.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.4–28.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.2%34.2–42.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.3%17.2–21.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 New Beaver
Is New Beaver a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Beaver is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Beaver?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 44%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Beaver?
UPMC Jameson in New Castle, 9.3 miles in a straight line from New Beaver’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Beaver have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.2%), 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 New Beaver more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Beaver.
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.