Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Republic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Republic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Republic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Republic
Republic is behind on routine checkups
It trails Pennsylvania on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (58.2% vs 64.4%), cholesterol checks (82.6% vs 85.3%) and colon screening (62.3% vs 67.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Republic
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.5%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in Republic has no health insurance
8.5% 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 Republic’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Republic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
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.
Out of every 100 Republic adults…
Republic runs above PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Republic
1 community health center in Republic, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Republic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Republic adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Republic runs above 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.
Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne Township | C− | 36% | 14.5% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Redstone Township | C | 34.5% | 13% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Republic adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Republic
Why doesn’t Republic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Republic.
What hospital is closest to Republic?
Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Republic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Republic?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Republic Medical and Dental Center in Republic, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Republic.
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.