Where Stonerstown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stonerstown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stonerstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stonerstown
Heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure run high in Stonerstown
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 39.6%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Stonerstown runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stonerstown, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in Stonerstown has no health insurance
8.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. 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 Stonerstown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Stonerstown adults…
Stonerstown runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stonerstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Stonerstown
No hospital or community health center in Stonerstown 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 Stonerstown; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Stonerstown 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.
Stonerstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxton | — | — | — | — |
Saxton: 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 Stonerstown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stonerstown
Why doesn’t Stonerstown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stonerstown.
What hospital is closest to Stonerstown?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Stonerstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stonerstown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Broad Top Area Medical Center in Broad Top, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stonerstown.
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.