Scottdale Armory · Photo: Canadian2006 · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Scottdale is healthier than 70%
Scottdale differs from Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scottdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scottdale
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Scottdale
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.3%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Scottdale runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Scottdale, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Scottdale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Scottdale is healthier than 40%. Against the 7,542 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 70%. Health Grade ↓
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 Scottdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Scottdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottdale is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #766 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Scottdale’s median household income is $55,423; among the 7,542 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Scottdale compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Scottdale adults…
Scottdale runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scottdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Scottdale
No hospital or community health center in Scottdale 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 Scottdale; ≈ 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.
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How Scottdale adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Scottdale and the towns around it
Scottdale’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottdale | C+ | 34.1% | 12.3% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| East Huntingdon Township | B− | 33.6% | 12.3% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Tyrone Township | C+ | 34% | 12.7% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Everson | — | — | — | — |
Everson: 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 Scottdale adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Scottdale
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Scottdale is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Scottdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Scottdale | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18.6–23 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.5–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.6–40.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33.4–40.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.1–39.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.9–40.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8.1–9.9 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%9–11.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.4–16.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16.6–21.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.5–31.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.3–20.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%34.3–45.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.7–9.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77–83.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.2–65.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.2–87.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%79.5–84.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.8–72.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.5–83.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.8–28.9 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%31.3–39.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.9%15–18.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.9–17.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 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 Scottdale
Is Scottdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Scottdale is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #766 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Scottdale?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 40.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Scottdale?
Excela Health - Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Scottdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Scottdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.1%), 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 Scottdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scottdale.
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.