Photo: Nbfinest1 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, North Braddock is healthier than 76%
North Braddock differs from Pennsylvania on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Braddock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Braddock
Dental care lags in North Braddock
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in North Braddock
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.2%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, North Braddock runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More North Braddock adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.7%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around North Braddock
Grades next door run from Forest Hills (A) to Braddock (D−). North Braddock is a C−. Around town ↓
North Braddock is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, North Braddock is healthier than 15%. Against the 1,183 towns with similar household incomes ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 76%. Health Grade ↓
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 North Braddock’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind North Braddock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Braddock is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #964 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 37% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). North Braddock’s median household income is $34,564; among the 1,183 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where North Braddock compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of North Braddock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 North Braddock adults…
North Braddock runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
North Braddock and the towns around it
North Braddock’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Braddock | C− | 39.4% | 15.2% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| North Versailles Township | C− | 36% | 14.4% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Braddock | D− | 48.4% | 22.5% | 28.9% | CDC place |
| Braddock Hills | C | 37.3% | 15.3% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Forest Hills | A | 29.4% | 10% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| East Pittsburgh | D | 41.7% | 14.9% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Wilkins Township | C+ | 36.2% | 13.9% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Rankin | D− | 44.2% | 18% | 21.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near North Braddock
No hospital or community health center in North Braddock 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 North Braddock; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Braddock adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Braddock adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Braddock
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Braddock is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside North Braddock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Braddock | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%22.6–27.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.6–18.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%16–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%34.9–44.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.4–17.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%37.4–43 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.5–37.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%32–38 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.6–13.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.6–10.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.1–25.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%17.6–22.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%26.2–33.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.6%38.4–46.9 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7–9.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.8–83.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51.5–58.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.1–86.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.7–84.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.4%59.1–67.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71.6–83.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.4–25.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%33.5–40.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%17.3–21.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%10–12.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.3–6.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 North Braddock
Is North Braddock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Braddock is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #964 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 North Braddock?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 44.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Braddock?
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport, 3.4 miles in a straight line from North Braddock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Braddock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.9%), 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 North Braddock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Braddock.
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.