Where South Bend Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Bend Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15774, 15618, 15686. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bend Township
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in South Bend Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 37% of adults have arthritis, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, South Bend Township runs above Pennsylvania on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Bend Township, and more people treating it
36.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 South Bend Township’s likely range; South Bend Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15774, 15618, 15686, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Bend Township adults…
South Bend Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bend Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near South Bend Township
No hospital or community health center in South Bend Township 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 South Bend Township; ≈ 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).
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.
How South Bend Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
South Bend Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumcreek Township | C+ | 37.9% | 12.4% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Kiskiminetas Township | B− | 35.1% | 12.4% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Young Township | B− | 38% | 11.9% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Burrell Township | — | — | — | — |
Burrell Township: 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 South Bend Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Bend Township
Why doesn’t South Bend Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Bend Township.
What hospital is closest to South Bend Township?
Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, 12.4 miles in a straight line from South Bend Township’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 South Bend Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jacksonville Family Medicine Center in Clarksburg, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Bend Township.
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.