Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Uniontown is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Uniontown differs from Pennsylvania on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Uniontown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Uniontown
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Uniontown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.6%, vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. In all, Uniontown runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Uniontown
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
Uniontown is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Uniontown is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Uniontown adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42.4%, vs 31.3% across Pennsylvania). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.9% vs 5.1%. Disability ↓
Uniontown is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Uniontown is healthier than 6%. Against the 1,335 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$44K), it’s healthier than 44%. Health Grade ↓
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 Uniontown’s likely range.
What’s behind Uniontown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Uniontown is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns, #1,016 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 27% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Uniontown’s median household income is $35,454; among the 1,335 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$44K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Uniontown adults…
Uniontown runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Uniontown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Uniontown adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Uniontown
2 community health centers in Uniontown, 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 Uniontown; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Uniontown adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Uniontown runs above Pennsylvania.
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Uniontown and the towns around it
Uniontown’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | D | 39.2% | 15.6% | 24.6% | CDC place |
| South Union Township | C+ | 33.9% | 13.1% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| North Union Township | C | 34.3% | 13.5% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Oliver | — | — | — | — | |
| Leith-Hatfield | — | — | — | — | |
| East Uniontown | — | — | — | — | |
| South Uniontown | — | — | — | — |
Oliver, Leith-Hatfield, East Uniontown and South Uniontown: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Uniontown
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Uniontown is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Uniontown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Uniontown | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.2%26.3–32.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.9–21.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.6–22.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%31.9–46.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.5–43.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.2–39.1 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.7%33.8–41.5 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.1–14.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%11.4–13.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.2–6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.6%21.5–30.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24.6%21.8–27.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.9%28.1–37.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12–18 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.3%35.5–49 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%8.2–11.6 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77–83.8 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47–54.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.4–85.6 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.5–84 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.4–69.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.5–81.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.4–30.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.4%37.8–47 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22%19.7–24.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.2%18.1–22.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%9–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8.2–9.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Uniontown
Is Uniontown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Uniontown is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health, #1,016 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Uniontown?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 46.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Uniontown?
Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Uniontown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Uniontown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.6%), 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 Uniontown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Uniontown.
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.