Where Ski Gap residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ski Gap, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ski Gap. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ski Gap
Depression is more common in Ski Gap
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.8%), vs 23% across Pennsylvania. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.8%, vs 16.4% across Pennsylvania. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Ski Gap
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 15.8% 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 Ski Gap’s likely range.
How Ski Gap adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Ski Gap runs above 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Ski Gap adults…
Ski Gap runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ski Gap
No hospital or community health center in Ski Gap 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 Ski Gap; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ski Gap adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Ski Gap and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ski Gap adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ski Gap
Why doesn’t Ski Gap have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ski Gap.
What hospital is closest to Ski Gap?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Ski Gap’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ski Gap.
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.