Where Reese residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Reese, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 16648. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reese
Cancer runs high in Reese
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Reese keeps up with checkups
It beats Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.1% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 85.3%). 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 Reese’s likely range; Reese’s figures come from ZIP code 16648, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reese adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Reese adults…
Reese runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Reese
No hospital or community health center in Reese 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 Reese; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Reese adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Reese does better than Pennsylvania.
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.
Reese and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reese adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Reese
Why doesn’t Reese have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Reese.
What hospital is closest to Reese?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Reese’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Reese?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Community Health Center in Altoona, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reese.
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.