Where Sproul residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sproul, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sproul. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sproul
Mental distress runs high in Sproul
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.3%), vs 16.4% across Pennsylvania. Depression is above the state too: 28.1%, vs 23% across Pennsylvania. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Sproul
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Sproul
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). 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 Sproul’s likely range.
How Sproul adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Sproul runs above Pennsylvania.
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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sproul adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Sproul adults…
Sproul runs above PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sproul
No hospital or community health center in Sproul 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 Sproul; ≈ 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).
Sproul and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claysburg | — | — | — | — |
Claysburg: 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 Sproul adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sproul
Why doesn’t Sproul have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sproul.
What hospital is closest to Sproul?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Sproul’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sproul.
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.