On CDC estimates, Sinking Spring is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Sinking Spring differs from Pennsylvania on 3 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sinking Spring. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sinking Spring
Every town around Sinking Spring scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Sinking Spring’s B−, from South Heidelberg Township (B+) to Spring Township (A−). Around town ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Sinking Spring has no health insurance
8.9% 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 Sinking Spring’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Sinking Spring’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sinking Spring is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns, #667 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Sinking Spring’s median household income is $82,500; among the 10,586 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sinking Spring compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 8.4% (U.S. 12.3%).
Sinking Spring and the towns around it
Sinking Spring’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinking Spring | B− | 36.1% | 11.1% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Spring Township | A− | 32.7% | 10.4% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Whitfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Lower Heidelberg Township | A− | 32.8% | 10.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Springmont | — | — | — | — | |
| South Heidelberg Township | B+ | 33.2% | 10.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| West Wyomissing | — | — | — | — |
Whitfield, Springmont and West Wyomissing: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sinking Spring adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Sinking Spring adults…
Sinking Spring runs below PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sinking Spring
No hospital or community health center in Sinking Spring 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 Sinking Spring; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sinking Spring adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sinking Spring adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sinking Spring
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sinking Spring is better than Pennsylvania on 2 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Sinking Spring’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sinking Spring | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%17.3–21.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%29.1–43.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.2–36 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%27.8–36 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.3–32.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.6–10.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.8–20.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%21.8–30.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.3–22.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%36.1–49.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7–11.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.4–81.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%57.4–65.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.1–87.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.5–81 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%58.9–69.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%73–86.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.1–27.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%27.6–36 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%12–15.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.7–9.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 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 Sinking Spring
Is Sinking Spring a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sinking Spring is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #667 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sinking Spring?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 43.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sinking Spring?
Reading Hospital in West Reading, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Sinking Spring’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sinking Spring have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–11.2%), 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 Sinking Spring 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 Sinking Spring.
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.