Where Newburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newburg
Out of every 100 Newburg adults…
Newburg runs above PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newburg is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newburg as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Newburg
No hospital or community health center in Newburg 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 Newburg; ≈ 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).
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 Newburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Newburg 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.
Newburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | C− | 37.4% | 12.7% | 20.4% | CDC place |
| Logan Township | C+ | 36.2% | 12.3% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newburg adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newburg
Why doesn’t Newburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newburg.
What hospital is closest to Newburg?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Newburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newburg?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Community Health Center in Altoona, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newburg.
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.