Photo: Shuvaev · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, New Hanover Township is healthier than 41%
New Hanover Township beats Pennsylvania on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19525, 18074, 19464, 19435. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Hanover Township
Against towns with similar incomes, New Hanover Township’s lead shrinks
New Hanover Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 3,487 towns with similar household incomes ($106K–$176K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
New Hanover Township is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 15 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in New Hanover Township
New Hanover Township runs below Pennsylvania on diabetes (9.7% vs 11.6%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). 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 New Hanover Township’s likely range; New Hanover Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19525, 18074, 19464, 19435, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind New Hanover Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Hanover Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #183 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 59%.
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 Hanover Township’s median household income is $140,913; among the 3,487 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($106K–$176K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 New Hanover Township adults…
New Hanover Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Hanover Township
No hospital or community health center in New Hanover 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 New Hanover Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Hanover Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How New Hanover Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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New Hanover Township and the towns around it
New Hanover Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 Hanover Township | A− | 32.6% | 9.7% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Frederick Township | A− | 32.4% | 10.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Douglass Township | A− | 32.6% | 10% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lower Pottsgrove Township · Upper Pottsgrove Township | B | 35.8% | 10.9% | 16.7% | ZIP 19464 |
| Pottsgrove | — | — | — | — | |
| Upper Hanover Township | A− | 32.9% | 9.5% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Limerick Township | A− | 32.6% | 9.5% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Gilbertsville | — | — | — | — |
Pottsgrove and Gilbertsville: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Hanover Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for New Hanover Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, New Hanover Township is better than Pennsylvania on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside New Hanover Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | New Hanover Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.3–16.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%26.8–38.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.3–11.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.8–34.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%28.9–36.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%27.5–34.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.3–10.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%7.9–12.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12–15.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%15.9–22.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%17.2–24.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.3–41.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.6–6.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.6–80.8 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.2%66.9–73.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.2–90 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.2–80.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%62.7–72.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.3–83.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%18.9–25.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%22.9–30 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.6–13.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%6–7.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 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 New Hanover Township
Is New Hanover Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, New Hanover Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #183 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in New Hanover Township?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 38.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to New Hanover Township?
Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, 5.4 miles in a straight line from New Hanover Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in New Hanover Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.9%), 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 Hanover Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Hanover 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.