Photo: User:Dincher · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Old Lycoming Township is healthier than 58%
Old Lycoming Township trails Pennsylvania on 3 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 17701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Lycoming Township
1 in 12 working-age adults in Old Lycoming Township has no health insurance
8.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Old Lycoming Township is an older town
26% 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 Old Lycoming Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Old Lycoming Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Old Lycoming Township is healthier than 39%. Against the 9,528 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 58%. 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 Lycoming Township’s likely range; Old Lycoming Township’s figures come from ZIP code 17701, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Old Lycoming Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Lycoming Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #772 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 62% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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 Lycoming Township’s median household income is $62,609; among the 9,528 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 58%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Lycoming Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Old Lycoming Township adults…
On every condition, Old Lycoming Township is about the same as Pennsylvania. Tap one to see it as people.
Old Lycoming Township is an older town: 26% 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 Old Lycoming Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Old Lycoming Township
No hospital or community health center in Old Lycoming 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 Old Lycoming 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Old Lycoming Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Old Lycoming Township runs above Pennsylvania.
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Old Lycoming Township and the towns around it
Old Lycoming 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Lycoming Township | C+ | 37.1% | 11.3% | 17.5% | ZIP 17701 |
| Loyalsock Township | B− | 36.1% | 11.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Woodward Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12.1% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Garden View | — | — | — | — | |
| Lycoming Township | B− | 35.5% | 12% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Williamsport | C | 38.6% | 11% | 19% | CDC place |
Garden View: 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 Old Lycoming Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old Lycoming Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old Lycoming Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Old Lycoming Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old Lycoming Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18.3–22.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.7–16 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.9–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%30.2–44.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%30.2–38.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%28.4–36.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.4–34.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.9–20.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.5%15.3–19.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.8–30.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.5–21.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%32.7–45.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.1–82.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.1–64.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.4%78.5–83.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.8–80.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%61.7–71.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%69.5–83.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.3–28.9 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.8%29.6–38.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.3–16.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%4–4.7 | 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 Old Lycoming Township
Is Old Lycoming Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Lycoming Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #772 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 Old Lycoming Township?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 44.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old Lycoming Township?
UPMC Williamsport in Williamsport, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Old Lycoming Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old Lycoming Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.7%), 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 Lycoming Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Lycoming 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.