On CDC estimates, Rankin is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Rankin differs from Pennsylvania on 22 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rankin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rankin
Dental care lags in Rankin
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 28.8% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Rankin
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 44.3%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Rankin runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Rankin is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Rankin is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Rankin, and more people treating it
44.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Rankin’s likely range.
What’s behind Rankin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rankin is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Rankin’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 18% of adults, against 11.6% across Pennsylvania and 12% nationally.
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). Rankin’s median household income is $48,145; among the 5,067 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$60K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rankin compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.8% (U.S. 7.9%); checkup in the past year, 82.3% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.2% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rankin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Rankin adults…
Rankin runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rankin
No hospital or community health center in Rankin 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 Rankin; ≈ 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.
How Rankin adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Rankin runs above Pennsylvania.
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Rankin and the towns around it
Rankin’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin | D− | 44.2% | 18% | 21.7% | CDC place |
| Swissvale | B− | 36.4% | 12.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Braddock | D− | 48.4% | 22.5% | 28.9% | CDC place |
| North Braddock | C− | 39.4% | 15.2% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rankin adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rankin
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rankin is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Rankin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rankin | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.9%27.3–32.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.1–19.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.6–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%39.4–49 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18%16–20.1 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.3%41.5–47.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%30.3–35.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7%31.8–37.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–15 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10%9–11.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.8%24.1–33.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.7%19.3–24.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%30.6–38.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%11.6–16 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.3%42.8–51.7 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.5–12.5 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.6–84.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.8%45.4–52.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.8%80.5–85 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%80.9–85.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.5–67 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%74.1–84.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.5%18.8–24.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.4%36.8–44.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20.7–25 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.8%9–10.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%12.3–14.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.8%7.1–8.4 | 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 Rankin
Is Rankin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rankin is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rankin?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.4% and 49%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rankin?
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System in Pittsburgh, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Rankin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rankin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–12.5%), 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 Rankin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rankin.
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.