Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Pottstown is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns
Pottstown differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pottstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pottstown
Every town around Pottstown scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Pottstown’s C, from Upper Pottsgrove Township (B) to North Coventry Township (A−). Around town ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Pottstown has no health insurance
9.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Pottstown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pottstown is healthier than 32%. Against the 9,142 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 Pottstown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Pottstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pottstown is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #853 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 52% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Pottstown’s median household income is $60,828; among the 9,142 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Pottstown and the towns around it
Pottstown’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottstown | C | 38.3% | 11.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| West Pottsgrove Township · Lower Pottsgrove Township · Upper Pottsgrove Township | B | 35.8% | 10.9% | 16.7% | ZIP 19464 |
| North Coventry Township | A− | 32% | 10% | 14.1% | ZIP 19465 |
| South Pottstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Stowe | — | — | — | — | |
| Pottsgrove | — | — | — | — | |
| Kenilworth | — | — | — | — |
South Pottstown, Stowe, Pottsgrove and Kenilworth: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pottstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Pottstown adults…
Pottstown runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pottstown
No hospital or community health center in Pottstown 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 Pottstown; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Pottstown adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Pottstown runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pottstown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pottstown
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pottstown is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Pottstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pottstown | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.9–23.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.1–21 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%32–44.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%31.1–38.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.6%28.2–35.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28–34.8 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.1–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–7.9 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.5–18.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%16.4–21.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.4%21.6–29.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19%15.7–22.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%35.9–47.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%73.2–80.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.3%55.5–63.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.3–86.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%72.9–79.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%58.9–68.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%67.8–82 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.5%20.1–27.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.2–37.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%14–17.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.9–10.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Pottstown
Is Pottstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pottstown is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #853 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pottstown?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 44.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pottstown?
Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Pottstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pottstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–10.9%), 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 Pottstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pottstown.
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.