Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Springdale Township is healthier than 81%
Springdale Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15144, 15049, 15084. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springdale Township
COPD and cancer run high in Springdale Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Springdale Township runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Springdale Township
Grades next door run from Plum (A) to New Kensington (C−). Springdale Township is a B. Around town ↓
Springdale Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Springdale Township is healthier than 57%. Against the 9,420 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 81%. Health Grade ↓
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 Springdale Township’s likely range; Springdale Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15144, 15049, 15084, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Springdale Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 29%).
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). Springdale Township’s median household income is $62,024; among the 9,420 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 81%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Springdale Township adults…
Springdale Township runs above PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Springdale Township is an older town: 30% 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 Springdale Township as about how healthy they are.
Springdale Township and the towns around it
Springdale Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Township | B | 32.2% | 11.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Springdale | B+ | 31.3% | 10.8% | 16% | CDC place |
| Plum | A | 29.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Cheswick | A− | 29.6% | 10.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Harwick | — | — | — | — | |
| Frazer Township | C+ | 33.4% | 12.1% | 19.1% | ZIP 15084 |
| Harmar Township | A | 28.6% | 10.7% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| New Kensington | C− | 37.2% | 14.4% | 20.9% | CDC place |
Harwick: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Springdale Township
No hospital or community health center in Springdale 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 Springdale 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.
10 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Springdale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Springdale Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Springdale Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Springdale Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Springdale Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Springdale Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Springdale Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%17.2–21.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.1–17.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%28.1–36.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%31–36.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33–38.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.2%32.2–38.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%8.1–10 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%10.8–16 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%15–19.1 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%20.7–26.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.5–22 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%30.8–38.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.8–7.5 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.4–81.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.5–67.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.4–88.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.3–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%63.3–71.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.2–82.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.3–27.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%29–35.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.9–17.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Springdale Township
Is Springdale Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Springdale Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Springdale Township?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 36.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Springdale Township?
Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Springdale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Springdale Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.5%), 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 Springdale Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Springdale 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.