Caleb Pusey House · Photo: Smallbones. · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Upland is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Upland differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upland
More Upland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Upland
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.2%), vs 11.6% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.9%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Upland runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Upland has no health insurance
9.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Upland
Grades next door run from Brookhaven (A−) to Chester (D−). Upland is a D. Around town ↓
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 Upland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Upland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upland is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns, #988 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 25% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Upland’s median household income is $61,553; among the 9,300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Upland adults…
Upland runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Upland and the towns around it
Upland’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upland | D | 39.5% | 15.2% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Chester | D− | 44% | 18% | 23.4% | CDC place |
| Chester Township | B− | 34.2% | 12.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Brookhaven | A− | 30.1% | 10.3% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Parkside | B− | 33.3% | 10.9% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Upland
1 hospital in Upland, 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 Upland; ≈ 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).
How Upland adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Upland runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upland adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upland
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upland is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Upland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upland | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.3%22.7–28.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.5–21.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32.8–46.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37–44.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%30.3–38.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34%30.4–37.7 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–14 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.7%14.3–21.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%18.1–23.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%26.9–36.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.5–18.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.5%41.2–54 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8–11.2 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77–83.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%50.7–58.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.2–85.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76–81.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.2–68.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%70.7–84.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%19.8–26.9 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%34–42.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%17.3–21.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.7–19.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7.1–8.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.4–12.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 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 Upland
Is Upland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upland is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health, #988 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upland?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 46.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upland?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Upland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.2%), 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 Upland 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 Upland.
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.