Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Stroud Township is healthier than 36%
Stroud Township trails Pennsylvania on 1 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 18360, 18301, 18302. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stroud Township
1 in 12 working-age adults in Stroud Township has no health insurance
8.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Stroud Township’s lead shrinks
Stroud Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 9,271 towns with similar household incomes ($71K–$119K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroud Township has a five-star hospital
St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Stroud Township’s likely range; Stroud Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 18360, 18301, 18302, 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 Stroud Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stroud Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #574 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 62% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 41%).
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). Stroud Township’s median household income is $95,087; among the 9,271 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Stroud Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Stroud Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Stroud Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stroud Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Stroud Township adults…
On every condition, Stroud Township is about the same as Pennsylvania. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Stroud Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Stroud Township and the towns around it
Stroud Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Township | B− | 36.6% | 11.9% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Arlington Heights | — | — | — | — | |
| East Stroudsburg | B | 35% | 10% | 13.6% | CDC place |
| Stroudsburg | B− | 37.4% | 11.8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | B− | 34.1% | 12.2% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Hamilton Township | B− | 36.8% | 12.3% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Smithfield Township | B | 36.3% | 11.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Price Township | B | 36.8% | 12% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Arlington Heights: 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 Stroud Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stroud Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stroud Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Stroud Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stroud Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%29.5–44.3 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%29.1–37.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%30.7–39.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.3%26.8–34 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.8–8.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.4–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%9.9–15 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.7–17.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21–29.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.8–21.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.3%34.5–48.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.9–83 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.9%60.2–67.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%82.8–87.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%75.5–81.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%61.5–71.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%71.9–85 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.1–26.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27.2–35.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.8–16.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.9–16.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 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 Stroud Township
Is Stroud Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stroud Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #574 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stroud Township?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 44.3%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stroud Township?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono in East Stroudsburg, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Stroud Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stroud Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.8%), 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 Stroud 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 Stroud 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.