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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Jerusalem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Jerusalem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Jerusalem
Out of every 100 New Jerusalem adults…
New Jerusalem runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
New Jerusalem is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in New Jerusalem as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near New Jerusalem
No hospital or community health center in New Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Jerusalem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How New Jerusalem 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.
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 Jerusalem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryville | — | — | — | — |
Dryville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of New Jerusalem adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in New Jerusalem
Why doesn’t New Jerusalem have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Jerusalem.
What hospital is closest to New Jerusalem?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie in Macungie, 11.6 miles in a straight line from New Jerusalem’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Jerusalem?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health and Dental Care-Barto in Barto, 9.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Jerusalem.
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.