Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Shenango Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
South Shenango Township differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16134, 16131, 16110, 16424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Shenango Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Shenango Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, South Shenango Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Shenango Township, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
More South Shenango Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 23.8% 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 South Shenango Township’s likely range; South Shenango Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16134, 16131, 16110, 16424, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind South Shenango Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Shenango Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 46% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). South Shenango Township’s median household income is $67,434; among the 10,261 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$84K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where South Shenango Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 South Shenango Township adults…
South Shenango Township runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Shenango Township is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Shenango Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Shenango Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near South Shenango Township
No hospital or community health center in South Shenango 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 Shenango 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).
How South Shenango Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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South Shenango Township and the towns around it
South Shenango Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shenango Township | C− | 37.4% | 14.3% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| West Shenango Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Fallowfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jamestown | — | — | — | — | |
| North Shenango Township | C | 37.4% | 13.5% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pymatuning South | — | — | — | — | |
| Greene Township | C− | 37.1% | 14.5% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
West Shenango Township, West Fallowfield Township, Jamestown and Pymatuning South: 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 Shenango Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Shenango Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Shenango Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside South Shenango Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Shenango Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.9%21.8–26.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.7–18.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%31.7–43.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.7–16.1 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.2%36.7–43.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.9–42.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.8%36.5–43.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%10.1–12.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.4–12.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.9–11.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12%10.9–13.2 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.3%16.3–22.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%18.5–22.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%25.3–32.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.1–18.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%31.6–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.5–83.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%56.1–62.7 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.4–88.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.9%80.5–85.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.4–71.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69.4–81.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.5–27.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.8%34.2–41.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.9–21.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.7–17.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.2%10.1–12.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6.1–7.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.6–11.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.8–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 South Shenango Township
Is South Shenango Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Shenango Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Shenango Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 43.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Shenango Township?
UPMC Horizon in Greenville, 9.5 miles in a straight line from South Shenango Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Shenango Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.2%), 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 South Shenango Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Shenango 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. 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.