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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scott Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18847, 18462, 18461. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scott Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Scott Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Scott Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Scott Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Scott Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.5% 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 Scott Township’s likely range; Scott Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18847, 18462, 18461, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Scott Township adults…
Scott Township runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Scott Township is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Scott Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Scott Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Scott Township
No hospital or community health center in Scott 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 Scott Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Scott Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Scott Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston Township | C+ | 35.4% | 13.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Harmony Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Starrucca | — | — | — | — |
Buckingham Township, Harmony Township and Starrucca: 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 Scott Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Scott Township
Why doesn’t Scott Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scott Township.
What hospital is closest to Scott Township?
Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in Susquehanna, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Scott Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scott Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Wayne Family Health Center in Lake Como, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scott 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. 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.