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Old Forge differs from Pennsylvania on 2 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Forge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Forge
Health varies a lot right around Old Forge
Grades next door run from Ransom Township (A−) to Taylor (D). Old Forge is a B+. Around town ↓
Old Forge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Old Forge is healthier than 67%. Against the 10,654 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 82%. 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 Old Forge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Old Forge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Forge is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #369 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 77% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Old Forge’s median household income is $71,812; among the 10,654 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Old Forge and the towns around it
Old Forge’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge | B+ | 31.7% | 11.3% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Moosic | B− | 31.8% | 12.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Ransom Township | A− | 30.5% | 10.6% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Taylor | D | 36.8% | 14.6% | 21.4% | CDC place |
| Duryea | C− | 39.7% | 12.4% | 20.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Old Forge adults…
Old Forge runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Forge
No hospital or community health center in Old Forge 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 Old Forge; ≈ 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Forge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Old Forge 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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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Forge adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old Forge
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old Forge is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Old Forge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old Forge | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%16–20.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%25.5–39 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%28.6–36.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.3–39.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.2–37.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.3–17.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%19.9–27.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.6–22.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%32.6–45.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%75.8–82.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.3–71.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.1–89.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.1–84.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67–76.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.3%76–87.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.5–26.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.2%27.4–35.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.2–16.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.2–3.8 | 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 Old Forge
Is Old Forge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Forge is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #369 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Old Forge?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 39%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old Forge?
Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Old Forge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old Forge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.7%), 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 Old Forge more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Forge.
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.