On CDC estimates, Ransom Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Ransom Township differs from Pennsylvania on 6 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18411, 18504. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ransom Township
Ransom Township is an older town
28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Ransom Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Ransom Township
Grades next door run from Newton Township (A) to Duryea (C−). Ransom Township is an A−. Around town ↓
Ransom Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ransom Township is healthier than 81%. Against the 8,883 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 98%. 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 Ransom Township’s likely range; Ransom Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18411, 18504, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ransom Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ransom Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 63%.
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). Ransom Township’s median household income is $59,886; among the 8,883 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ransom Township adults…
Ransom Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Ransom Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ransom Township as about how healthy they are.
Ransom Township and the towns around it
Ransom Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom Township | A− | 30.5% | 10.6% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Exeter Township | B− | 36.4% | 11.5% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Scranton | C | 34.6% | 12.5% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| Newton Township | A | 29.1% | 10% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Old Forge | B+ | 31.7% | 11.3% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Upper Exeter | — | — | — | — | |
| Duryea | C− | 39.7% | 12.4% | 20.8% | CDC place |
Upper Exeter: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Ransom Township
No hospital or community health center in Ransom 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 Ransom Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
26 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Ransom Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Ransom Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ransom Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ransom Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ransom Township is better than Pennsylvania on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Ransom Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ransom Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.1–18 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.5%24.5–37.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9–12.3 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%27.7–35.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.1–38.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.1–36.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.1–10.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.7–15.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.6–24.6 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.5–22.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%31.7–44.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.3–83.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%67.2–73.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%85.7–89.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.4–84.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%66.7–75.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.2–85.9 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.1–26.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%25.1–32.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.3–14.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.7–13.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 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 Ransom Township
Is Ransom Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ransom Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ransom Township?
CDC estimates 30.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.5% and 37.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ransom Township?
Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Ransom Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ransom Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.1%), 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 Ransom Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ransom 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.