Photo: Frost Entomological Museum · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Patton Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Patton Township beats Pennsylvania on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16870, 16803, 16823. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patton Township
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Patton Township
Patton Township runs below Pennsylvania on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%), diabetes (8.5% vs 11.6%) and COPD (5.7% vs 7.7%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Patton Township is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 72 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves. 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 Patton Township’s likely range; Patton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16870, 16803, 16823, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Patton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patton Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #123 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 70%.
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). Patton Township’s median household income is $83,656; among the 10,490 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Patton Township adults…
Patton Township runs below PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
72 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Care in and near Patton Township
No hospital or community health center in Patton 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 Patton 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Patton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Patton Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Patton Township and the towns around it
Patton Township has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patton Township | A | 30.6% | 8.5% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Huston Township | B | 34.6% | 11.2% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Halfmoon Township | A | 31.8% | 9.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ferguson Township | A | 29.9% | 8.3% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Benner Township | B+ | 33.6% | 9.6% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| College Township | A− | 29.7% | 7.4% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Patton Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Patton Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Patton Township is better than Pennsylvania on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Patton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Patton Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.6–16 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.4–12 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–17 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.6%24.6–36.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.2–9.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.6%23.1–30.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.9%27–34.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%22.8–29.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.2–11 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11–14.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%16–22.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%16.9–24.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%28.2–40 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.4–81.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%65.7–72.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.6–85.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.2–79.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%65.7–74.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.2%74.5–86.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.4–26.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.3%20.9–27.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 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 Patton Township
Is Patton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patton Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #123 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Patton Township?
CDC estimates 30.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 36.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Patton Township?
Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Patton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Patton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.7%), 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 Patton 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 Patton 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.