Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Ramey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ramey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ramey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ramey
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ramey
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Ramey runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ramey
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in Ramey has no health insurance
8.1% 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 Ramey’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ramey adults…
Ramey runs above PA on 4 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ramey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Ramey
No hospital or community health center in Ramey 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 Ramey; ≈ 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).
How Ramey 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.
Ramey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulich Township | C | 37.7% | 12.1% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bigler Township | C− | 37.8% | 13.3% | 21.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ramey adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ramey
Why doesn’t Ramey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ramey.
What hospital is closest to Ramey?
Penn Highlands Tyrone in Tyrone, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Ramey’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ramey?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Glendale Area Medical Center in Coalport, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ramey.
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.