Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Northampton Township is healthier than 38%
Northampton Township differs from Pennsylvania on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18966, 18954, 18974, 19053. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northampton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Northampton Township’s lead shrinks
Northampton Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 2,254 towns with similar household incomes ($119K–$198K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Northampton Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.7% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.2% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Northampton Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Northampton Township is an active town
Only 20.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 29 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. 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 Northampton Township’s likely range; Northampton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18966, 18954, 18974, 19053, 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 Northampton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northampton Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #135 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 75%.
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). Northampton Township’s median household income is $158,583; among the 2,254 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($119K–$198K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northampton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Northampton Township adults…
Northampton Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Northampton Township
No hospital or community health center in Northampton 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 Northampton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Northampton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Northampton Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Northampton Township and the towns around it
Northampton Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Township | A | 28.3% | 10.4% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wrightstown Township | A+ | 26.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Middletown Township | A− | 29.7% | 10.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Newtown Township | A+ | 26.4% | 9.6% | 9% | ZIP 18940 |
| Warwick Township | A | 28% | 9.7% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Richboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Lower Southampton Township | A− | 30.4% | 10.6% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Southampton Township | A | 28.5% | 10.3% | 12% | ZIP codes |
Richboro: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northampton Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Northampton Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Northampton Township is better than Pennsylvania on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Northampton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Northampton Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.4–15.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%22.7–34.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9–12 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.3–35.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.7–38.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28–35.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.6–10.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%16.8–23.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.5–20.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%29–40.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.2–6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.3–82.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.7%69.6–75.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.2–90 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%77.6–83.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%67.9–76.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%72.2–84.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.4–25.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%23.9–31 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Northampton Township
Is Northampton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northampton Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #135 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 Northampton Township?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.7% and 34.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Northampton Township?
St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Northampton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Northampton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6%), 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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.