Where Overton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Overton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18833, 18616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Overton Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Overton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.2%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Overton Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Overton Township, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Overton Township’s likely range; Overton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18833, 18616, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Overton Township adults…
Overton Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Overton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Overton Township
No hospital or community health center in Overton 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 Overton 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.
18 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Overton Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Overton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Monroe Township | C | 36.4% | 12.7% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
Franklin 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 Overton Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Overton Township
Why doesn’t Overton 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 Overton Township.
What hospital is closest to Overton Township?
Troy Community Hospital in Troy, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Overton 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 Overton 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.