Photo: Original uploader was Jgera5 at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, New Castle is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
New Castle differs from Pennsylvania on 21 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Castle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Castle
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in New Castle
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, New Castle runs above Pennsylvania on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in New Castle
50% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More New Castle adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.8%), 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 New Castle’s likely range.
What’s behind New Castle’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Castle is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns, #1,025 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven of New Castle’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 25.1% of adults, against 15.8% across Pennsylvania and 11.8% nationally.
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 Castle’s median household income is $42,219; among the 3,108 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 New Castle adults…
New Castle runs above PA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Castle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near New Castle
1 hospital and 1 community health center in New Castle, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Castle; ≈ 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 Castle adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, New Castle 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.
New Castle and the towns around it
New Castle’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 Castle | D− | 41.1% | 16% | 25.1% | CDC place |
| Taylor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shenango Township | C− | 37.5% | 14.1% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
| Oakland | — | — | — | — | |
| North Beaver Township | C | 36% | 12.7% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Neshannock Township | B | 33.2% | 12.5% | 15.7% | ZIP 16105 |
| Union Township | D | 37.7% | 14.3% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hickory Township | C | 35.9% | 13.3% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
Taylor Township: not graded. Oakland: 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 New Castle adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Castle
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Castle is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside New Castle’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Castle | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30%27.4–32.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.5–21.4 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.8–22.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%34.6–47.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16%14.1–18 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42%37.9–46.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.7–40.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.6%34.1–41.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–9.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.5%9.6–11.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.1%11.9–14.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.5–6.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.3%21.5–29.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.1%22.6–27.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%30.5–39.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.8%42.7–54.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50%46.5–53.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.5%78.8–84.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.1–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.2–66.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%64.1–78.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.2–30.3 | 23% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.7%39.6–47.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.3%21.1–25.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.4%18.5–22.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11%9.9–12.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8.5–9.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.8–15.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.6%7–8.1 | 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 Castle
Is New Castle a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Castle is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #1,025 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Castle?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 47.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Castle?
UPMC Jameson in New Castle, 1.3 miles in a straight line from New Castle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Castle have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.7%), 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 Castle more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Castle.
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.