Where Pine Glen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pine Glen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pine Glen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pine Glen
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Pine Glen
The closest emergency room is Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Pine Glen
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Pine Glen’s likely range.
Care in and near Pine Glen
No hospital or community health center in Pine Glen 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 Pine Glen; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Pine Glen adults…
Pine Glen runs above PA on 2 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pine Glen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Pine Glen 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.
Pine Glen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pine Glen adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pine Glen
Why doesn’t Pine Glen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pine Glen.
What hospital is closest to Pine Glen?
Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Pine Glen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pine Glen.
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.