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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Temple, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Temple. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Temple
1 in 9 working-age adults in South Temple has no health insurance
11.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
South Temple is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing South Temple with the state. 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 South Temple’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Temple adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 South Temple adults…
On every condition, South Temple is about the same as Pennsylvania. Tap one to see it as people.
South Temple is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Temple as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near South Temple
No hospital or community health center in South Temple 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 Temple; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How South Temple 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 Temple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | — | — | — | — | |
| Laureldale | B− | 36.3% | 11.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Temple: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Temple adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Temple
Why doesn’t South Temple 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 Temple.
What hospital is closest to South Temple?
Penn State Health St. Joseph in Reading, 3.4 miles in a straight line from South Temple’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Temple?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Berks Community Health Center at Rockland in Reading, 2.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Temple.
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.