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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15757, 15753. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Washington
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in New Washington
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, New Washington runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in New Washington
58.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in New Washington
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 15.8% 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 Washington’s likely range; New Washington’s figures come from ZIP codes 15757, 15753, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 New Washington adults…
New Washington runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Washington 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near New Washington
No hospital or community health center in New Washington 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 Washington; ≈ 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burnside Township | C− | 38.9% | 13.9% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
Chest Township: 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 Washington adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Washington
Why doesn’t New Washington 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 Washington.
What hospital is closest to New Washington?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 9.2 miles in a straight line from New Washington’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 Washington?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tri County Community Health Center in Cherry Tree, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Washington.
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.