Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Norwich Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norwich Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16749, 16720. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norwich Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Norwich Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Norwich Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Norwich Township, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Norwich Township
The closest emergency room is Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 20.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Keystone Rural Health Consortia is closer (12.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Norwich Township’s likely range; Norwich Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16749, 16720, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Norwich Township adults…
Norwich Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norwich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Norwich Township
No hospital or community health center in Norwich 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 Norwich Township; ≈ 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.
139 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Norwich Township 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.
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Norwich Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | C+ | 37.4% | 12.3% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Sergeant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keating Township | C+ | 36.2% | 13.2% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Shippen Township | D | 38% | 14.9% | 21.5% | ZIP 15834 |
Sergeant 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 Norwich Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Norwich Township
Why doesn’t Norwich Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Norwich Township.
What hospital is closest to Norwich Township?
Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 20.4 miles in a straight line from Norwich Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norwich 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. 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.