Where Salunga residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salunga, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salunga. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salunga
Stroke and COPD are less common in Salunga
Salunga runs below Pennsylvania on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%), COPD (6% vs 7.7%) and diabetes (9.5% vs 11.6%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Salunga is an active town
Only 18.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% 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 Salunga’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Salunga adults…
Salunga runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Salunga
No hospital or community health center in Salunga 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 Salunga; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salunga adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Salunga adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Salunga 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.
Salunga and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landisville | — | — | — | — |
Landisville: 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 Salunga adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Salunga
Why doesn’t Salunga have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salunga.
What hospital is closest to Salunga?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Salunga’s 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 Salunga?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Columbia Dental Center in Columbia, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salunga.
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.