Where Spring Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spring Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15853, 15860. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spring Creek Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Spring Creek Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.3%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Spring Creek Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Spring Creek Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Spring Creek Township, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.3% 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 Spring Creek Township’s likely range; Spring Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15853, 15860, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Spring Creek Township adults…
Spring Creek Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
36 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Spring Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Spring Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Spring Creek Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Spring Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millstone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Horton Township | C+ | 38.3% | 12.2% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ridgway Township | C | 39.2% | 12.6% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
Highland Township and Millstone 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 Spring Creek Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spring Creek Township
Why doesn’t Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Spring Creek Township?
Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Spring Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Spring Creek Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ridgway Area Medical Center in Ridgway, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Spring Creek 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.