Where Sunbrook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunbrook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunbrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunbrook
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Sunbrook
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Sunbrook runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sunbrook, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 86.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Sunbrook’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sunbrook adults…
Sunbrook runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunbrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Sunbrook
No hospital or community health center in Sunbrook 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 Sunbrook; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Sunbrook 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.
Sunbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.8% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Duncansville | B− | 34% | 12.5% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sunbrook adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunbrook
Why doesn’t Sunbrook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunbrook.
What hospital is closest to Sunbrook?
UPMC Altoona in Altoona, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Sunbrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sunbrook?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altoona Community Health Center in Altoona, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunbrook.
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.