Where Ronks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ronks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ronks. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ronks
1 in 11 working-age adults in Ronks has no health insurance
9.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Ronks
Ronks runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.9% vs 11.6%), heart disease (6% vs 7.4%) and stroke (3% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Ronks’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ronks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Ronks adults…
Ronks runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ronks
No hospital or community health center in Ronks 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 Ronks; ≈ 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.
How Ronks adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Ronks 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.
Ronks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soudersburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Bird-in-Hand | — | — | — | — |
Soudersburg and Bird-in-Hand: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ronks adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ronks
Why doesn’t Ronks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ronks.
What hospital is closest to Ronks?
Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Ronks’ 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 Ronks?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lancaster Grandview Plaza in Lancaster, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ronks.
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.