Where Roots residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roots, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roots. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roots
Roots is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Roots
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Few Roots adults smoke
10% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Roots’ likely range.
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 Roots adults…
Roots runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Roots
No hospital or community health center in Roots 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 Roots; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Roots adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Roots adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Roots 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.
Roots 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 Roots adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Roots
Why doesn’t Roots have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roots.
What hospital is closest to Roots?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Roots’ 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 Roots?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Behavioral Health in Altoona, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roots.
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.