Where Royer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Royer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Royer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Royer
Smoking is more common in Royer
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Royer
53% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Royer has no health insurance
10% 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 Royer’s 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Royer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Royer adults…
Royer runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Royer
No hospital or community health center in Royer 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 Royer; ≈ 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).
How Royer adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Royer 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.
Royer 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 Royer adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Royer
Why doesn’t Royer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Royer.
What hospital is closest to Royer?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Royer’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 Royer?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Community Health Center in Altoona, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Royer.
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.