Photo: Jakec · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Shamokin Dam is healthier than 72%
Shamokin Dam differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shamokin Dam. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shamokin Dam
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Shamokin Dam
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.1%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Shamokin Dam runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Shamokin Dam is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Shamokin Dam is healthier than 56%. Against the 10,459 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 72%. 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 Shamokin Dam’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Shamokin Dam’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shamokin Dam is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Shamokin Dam’s median household income is $69,063; among the 10,459 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Shamokin Dam adults…
Shamokin Dam runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shamokin Dam
No hospital or community health center in Shamokin Dam 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 Shamokin Dam; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shamokin Dam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Shamokin Dam adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Shamokin Dam and the towns around it
Shamokin Dam has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamokin Dam | B | 35.2% | 12.4% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Monroe Township | B− | 35.1% | 11% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Augusta Township | C | 38.1% | 12.7% | 20% | ZIP 17801 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shamokin Dam adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shamokin Dam
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shamokin Dam is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Shamokin Dam’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shamokin Dam | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.6–21 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.2–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.2%27.7–43 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.7–14.4 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.2–40.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%33.5–43.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.1%32.1–40.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.8–12.3 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.6–11.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.9–18.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.1–30.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.2–19.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%27.7–41.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.3–7.2 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.5–83.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%63.8–71.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.2–91 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.8%79.8–85.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%68.4–77.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%69.9–84.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19–26.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.6%28.5–37 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Shamokin Dam
Is Shamokin Dam a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shamokin Dam is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shamokin Dam?
CDC estimates 35.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 43%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shamokin Dam?
Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Shamokin Dam’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shamokin Dam have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.2%), 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 Shamokin Dam more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shamokin Dam.
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.