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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oreland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oreland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oreland
Oreland is an active town
Only 15.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Oreland
Oreland runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 7.4%). Conditions ↓
Few Oreland adults smoke
10.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. 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 Oreland’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Oreland adults…
Oreland runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oreland
No hospital or community health center in Oreland 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 Oreland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oreland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Oreland adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Oreland does better than Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Oreland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dublin Township | A+ | 29% | 9.6% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Abington Township | A | 31.1% | 10.1% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oreland adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oreland
Why doesn’t Oreland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oreland.
What hospital is closest to Oreland?
Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Oreland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oreland?
39 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Covenant House Health and Dental Services in Philadelphia, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oreland.
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.