Photo: Adam Moss from Tonawanda, New York, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Union Dale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Union Dale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Union Dale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Union Dale
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Union Dale
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Union Dale runs above Pennsylvania on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Union Dale, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 84.5% 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 Union Dale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Union Dale adults…
Union Dale runs above PA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Union Dale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Union Dale
No hospital or community health center in Union Dale 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 Union Dale; ≈ 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.
2.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Union Dale 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.
Union Dale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Township | B− | 35.1% | 12.5% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Herrick Township | — | — | — | — |
Herrick Township: 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 Union Dale adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Union Dale
Why doesn’t Union Dale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Union Dale.
What hospital is closest to Union Dale?
Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Union Dale’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 Union Dale?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Forest City Family Health Center in Forest City, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Union Dale.
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.