Where Refton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Refton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Refton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Refton
Out of every 100 Refton adults…
Refton runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Refton
No hospital or community health center in Refton 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 Refton; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Refton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Refton 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.
Refton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Township | B+ | 34.5% | 10.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Providence Township | C | 37% | 12.3% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| West Lampeter Township | B− | 36.5% | 12.2% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pequea Township | B+ | 34.6% | 11% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Refton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Refton
Why doesn’t Refton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Refton.
What hospital is closest to Refton?
Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Refton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Refton?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lancaster Southeast - (Medical, Dental & Pharmacy) in Lancaster, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Refton.
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.