Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Rostraver Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Rostraver Township differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15012, 15089, 15087, 15479. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rostraver Township
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Rostraver Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 36.5% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Rostraver Township runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rostraver Township, and more people treating it
35.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Rostraver Township’s likely range; Rostraver Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15012, 15089, 15087, 15479, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Rostraver Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rostraver Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns, #649 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 23%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Rostraver Township’s median household income is $73,300; among the 10,771 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Rostraver Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Rostraver Township adults…
Rostraver Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rostraver Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Rostraver Township
No hospital or community health center in Rostraver Township 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 Rostraver Township; ≈ 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.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Rostraver Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Rostraver Township and the towns around it
Rostraver Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 9 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rostraver Township | B− | 33.7% | 12.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Monessen | C− | 36% | 14.1% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| South Huntingdon Township | B | 33% | 11.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | C+ | 33.5% | 12.5% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Collinsburg | — | — | — | — | |
| West Newton | C | 35.6% | 13.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| North Belle Vernon | C− | 35.1% | 12.7% | 21.2% | CDC place |
| Donora | D− | 45.6% | 15.1% | 23.6% | CDC place |
Collinsburg: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rostraver Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rostraver Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rostraver Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Rostraver Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rostraver Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%18–21.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–15.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%15–17.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.9–38.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%11–13.9 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32.9–39 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32.5–39.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.5%33.5–39.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.7–12 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.6–11.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8.1–9.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%4–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%12.1–16.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.9–19.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%23.2–29.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.4–19.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34.2–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.5–83.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.4–66.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.1–88.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.2–84.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%64.5–72.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69.5–80.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.3–27.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.9%30.8–37.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.8–18.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%13.2–16 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%5–5.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.3–9.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.9–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Pennsylvania figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Rostraver Township
Is Rostraver Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rostraver Township is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #649 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rostraver Township?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 38.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rostraver Township?
Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Rostraver Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rostraver Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.7%), against 5.8% across Pennsylvania.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Rostraver Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rostraver Township.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.