Photo: Pstark1 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Overfield Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Overfield Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18414, 18419, 18625. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Overfield Township
What’s behind Overfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overfield Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 80% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 55%.
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). Overfield Township’s median household income is $64,750; among the 9,888 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Overfield Township adults…
Overfield Township runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Overfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Overfield 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 Overfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Overfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Overfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Overfield Township and the towns around it
Overfield Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overfield Township | A− | 32.6% | 10.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Falls Township | B+ | 34.3% | 11.4% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Tunkhannock Township | B | 35% | 11.7% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | B+ | 33.5% | 10% | 14.8% | ZIP 18419 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Overfield Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Overfield Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Overfield Township is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Overfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Overfield Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.6–17.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.2–13.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.2–17.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%26.9–38.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.7–36.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.3–38.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.8%29.7–36 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%9–10.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.7–8.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.5–13.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.7–16 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%17.9–24 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%31.7–42.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5–7.2 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76–82.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%65.9–71.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84–88 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.1–83.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%65.8–73.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%73.5–84.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.6–26.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%25.8–32.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 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 Overfield Township
Is Overfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overfield Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Overfield Township?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 38.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Overfield Township?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City in Dickson City, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Overfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Overfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.2%), 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 Overfield 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 Overfield 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.