Where Pennwyn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pennwyn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pennwyn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pennwyn
Pennwyn is an older town
33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Pennwyn with the state. Conditions ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Pennwyn has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. 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 Pennwyn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pennwyn adults…
Pennwyn runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Pennwyn is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pennwyn as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pennwyn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Pennwyn
No hospital or community health center in Pennwyn 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 Pennwyn; ≈ 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.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Pennwyn adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Pennwyn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohnton | B− | 35.3% | 11.6% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Shillington | B+ | 34.2% | 10.6% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Cumru Township | B+ | 33.5% | 10.9% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pennwyn adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pennwyn
Why doesn’t Pennwyn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pennwyn.
What hospital is closest to Pennwyn?
Reading Hospital in West Reading, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Pennwyn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pennwyn?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Berks Community Health Center at Oakbrook in Reading, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pennwyn.
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.