Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Sligo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sligo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sligo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sligo
Smoking is more common in Sligo
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.3%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More Sligo adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.1%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Sligo
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Sligo’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Sligo adults…
Sligo runs above PA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sligo
No hospital or community health center in Sligo 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 Sligo; ≈ 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 Sligo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Sligo adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Sligo 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.
Sligo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piney Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Toby Township | — | — | — | — |
Piney Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Toby Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sligo adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sligo
Why doesn’t Sligo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sligo.
What hospital is closest to Sligo?
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital in Clarion, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Sligo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sligo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Clarion Community Health Center in Clarion, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sligo.
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.