Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Patton is healthier than 93%
Patton trails Pennsylvania on 4 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Patton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patton
Cancer and arthritis run high in Patton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.8%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Patton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Patton is healthier than 56%. Against the 4,967 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 93%. 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 Patton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Patton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patton is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 33%).
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’s median household income is $47,875; among the 4,967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 93%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Patton adults…
Patton runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Patton
No hospital or community health center in Patton 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; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Patton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Patton adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Patton and the towns around it
Patton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patton | B | 35.7% | 11.8% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| East Carroll Township | B− | 35.7% | 12% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Clearfield Township | C+ | 36.4% | 12.6% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Chest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elder Township | C+ | 36.2% | 12.9% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Chest 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 Patton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Patton
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Patton is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Patton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Patton | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%16.1–20.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–18 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.7%28.8–43.2 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.1–13.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%31.9–40.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.2–43.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.8%31.9–39.9 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.2–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14–21.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%21.2–29.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.2–21 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%31.1–44.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.2–8.6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.6–83.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66%62.1–69.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82–86.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%77.9–84.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%65.9–75.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%69.6–83.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.5–28 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.5–37 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.1–17 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.2–8.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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
Is Patton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Patton is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Patton?
CDC estimates 35.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 43.2%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Patton?
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Patton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Patton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8.6%), 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 more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patton.
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.