Dyerstown Historic District · Photo: Smallbones · CC0On CDC estimates, Plumstead Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Plumstead Township differs from Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18947, 18902, 18938, 18923. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plumstead Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Plumstead Township’s lead shrinks
Plumstead Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 74% of the 3,721 towns with similar household incomes ($104K–$173K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Plumstead Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.6% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 85.3%). Checkups ↓
Plumstead Township is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Plumstead Township
Plumstead Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.7% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9.6% vs 11.6%). 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 Plumstead Township’s likely range; Plumstead Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18947, 18902, 18938, 18923, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Plumstead Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plumstead Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #77 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 80%.
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). Plumstead Township’s median household income is $138,259; among the 3,721 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($104K–$173K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plumstead Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
8.1 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Plumstead Township adults…
Plumstead Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Plumstead Township
No hospital or community health center in Plumstead 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 Plumstead Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Plumstead Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Plumstead Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Plumstead Township and the towns around it
Plumstead Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Township | A | 28.4% | 9.6% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Tinicum Township | A− | 30% | 11.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bedminster Township | A | 29.6% | 9.9% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Buckingham Township | A+ | 27.4% | 9.5% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Solebury Township | A | 26.8% | 10.4% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Plumsteadville | — | — | — | — | |
| Doylestown Township | A | 27.6% | 9.8% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
Plumsteadville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plumstead Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plumstead Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plumstead Township is better than Pennsylvania on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Plumstead Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plumstead Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.2–15.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%22.7–34.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.2–11 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30%26.6–33.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%29.8–37.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%25.8–33 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.6–8.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.9–13 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%15–21.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.6–22.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%28.9–40.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.7–5.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.5–82.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.6%71.6–77.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.6–90.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.8%68.3–76.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%73.4–85.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%18.7–25.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.3–28 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9–11.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%5–6.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 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 Plumstead Township
Is Plumstead Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plumstead Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #77 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plumstead Township?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.7% and 34.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plumstead Township?
Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Plumstead Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plumstead Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.3%), 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 Plumstead Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plumstead 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.