Harlan House · Photo: Smallbones at en.wikipedia · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Newlin Township is healthier than 14%
Newlin Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19320, 19348, 19382. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newlin Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Newlin Township’s lead shrinks
Newlin Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 14% of the 2,153 towns with similar household incomes ($120K–$200K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Newlin Township is an older town
27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Newlin Township with the state. Conditions ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Newlin Township has no health insurance
7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
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 Newlin Township’s likely range; Newlin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19320, 19348, 19382, 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 Newlin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newlin Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 61%.
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). Newlin Township’s median household income is $160,341; among the 2,153 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($120K–$200K), it’s healthier than 14%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Newlin Township adults…
Newlin Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newlin Township is an older town: 27% 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 Newlin Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newlin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Newlin Township
No hospital or community health center in Newlin 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 Newlin Township; ≈ 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.
21 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Newlin Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Newlin Township and the towns around it
Newlin Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlin Township | A− | 33.7% | 11% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| West Bradford Township | A | 30.7% | 9.4% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| East Marlborough Township | A | 30.3% | 9.9% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| East Fallowfield Township | B | 35.3% | 11.7% | 15.2% | ZIP 19320 |
| Unionville | — | — | — | — | |
| West Marlborough Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pocopson Township | A | 30.2% | 9% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Unionville and West Marlborough 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 Newlin Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newlin Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newlin Township is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Newlin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newlin Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.9–18.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%27.3–40.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%27.6–35.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%31.1–39.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26–33 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%18.9–26.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.6–21.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%28.9–40.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.7–9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.1–81.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.3%63.7–70.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%84.9–89.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.1–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66–75.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%73.7–86 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.3%18–24.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%25.5–33.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.2–14.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Newlin Township
Is Newlin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newlin Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newlin Township?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 40.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newlin Township?
Chester County Hospital in West Chester, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Newlin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newlin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9%), 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 Newlin 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 Newlin 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.