Where Sturgeon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sturgeon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sturgeon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sturgeon
Binge drinking is the habit Sturgeon doesn’t win on
21.7% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Sturgeon is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Sturgeon
Sturgeon runs below Pennsylvania on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%), COPD (5.8% vs 7.7%) and diabetes (8.9% vs 11.6%). 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 Sturgeon’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Sturgeon adults…
Sturgeon runs below PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sturgeon
No hospital or community health center in Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sturgeon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Sturgeon adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Sturgeon does better than 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.
Sturgeon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noblestown | — | — | — | — | |
| North Fayette Township | A | 30.3% | 9.3% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| McDonald | C+ | 38.4% | 12.1% | 18.6% | CDC place |
Noblestown: 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 Sturgeon adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sturgeon
Why doesn’t Sturgeon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sturgeon.
What hospital is closest to Sturgeon?
St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Sturgeon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sturgeon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cornerstone Care Community Health Center of Burgettstown in Burgettstown, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sturgeon.
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.