Hopwood-Miller Tavern · Photo: Smallbones · CC0On CDC estimates, South Union Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
South Union Township differs from Pennsylvania on 11 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15401, 15445, 15484, 15416. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Union Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in South Union Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.1%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, South Union Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Union Township, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.6% 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 Union Township’s likely range; South Union Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15401, 15445, 15484, 15416, 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 Union Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Union Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #781 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 66% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 18%).
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 Union Township’s median household income is $77,708; among the 10,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where South Union Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 South Union Township adults…
South Union Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Union Township is an older town: 26% 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 Union Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near South Union Township
1 hospital in South Union Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Union Township; ≈ 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.
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How South Union Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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South Union Township and the towns around it
South Union Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 Union Township | C+ | 33.9% | 13.1% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Uniontown | D | 39.2% | 15.6% | 24.6% | CDC place |
| Leith-Hatfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Georges Township | C | 34.5% | 13% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Menallen Township | C | 34.5% | 13.5% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| North Union Township | C | 34.3% | 13.5% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wharton Township | C+ | 34.3% | 12.6% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Uniontown | — | — | — | — |
Leith-Hatfield and South Uniontown: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Union Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Union 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 Union Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside South Union 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 Union Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.5%19.1–24 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%27.1–41 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.3–15.1 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.4–42.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.5–40.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.1%33.1–41.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.7–12.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8.2–10.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.9–11.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.4–19.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%16.1–20.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.1–30.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%12.9–19.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.9–43.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78–84.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.4–65.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.5–88 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%79.7–85.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.2–72.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%70.2–83.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%20.5–28 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.1–39.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.4–19.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Union Township
Is South Union Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Union Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #781 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Union Township?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 41%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Union Township?
Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, 2.4 miles in a straight line from South Union Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Union Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.8%), 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 Union 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 Union 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.