Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Stowe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stowe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stowe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stowe
1 in 13 working-age adults in Stowe has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Stowe
Stowe runs below Pennsylvania on heart disease (6.1% vs 7.4%), diabetes (9.7% vs 11.6%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
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 Stowe’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stowe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Stowe adults…
Stowe runs below PA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Stowe residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Stowe
No hospital or community health center in Stowe 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 Stowe; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Stowe 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.
Stowe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pottsgrove Township | B | 35.8% | 10.9% | 16.7% | ZIP 19464 |
| Pottstown | C | 38.3% | 11.9% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| North Coventry Township | A− | 32% | 10% | 14.1% | ZIP 19465 |
| Douglass Township | B+ | 33.7% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| South Pottstown | — | — | — | — |
South Pottstown: 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 Stowe adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stowe
Why doesn’t Stowe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stowe.
What hospital is closest to Stowe?
Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Stowe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stowe?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health & Dental Care in Pottstown, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stowe.
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.