Photo: Mtruch · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Upper Darby Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Upper Darby Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19026, 19082, 19018, 19050. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Darby Township
1 in 13 working-age adults in Upper Darby Township has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Upper Darby Township
Grades next door run from Haverford Township (A+) to Clifton Heights (C−). Upper Darby Township is a B. Around town ↓
Upper Darby Township sleeps less
44.8% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 37.9% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Upper Darby Township
Upper Darby Township runs below Pennsylvania on cancer (6.7% vs 8.8%) and heart disease (6.1% vs 7.4%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). 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 Upper Darby Township’s likely range; Upper Darby Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19026, 19082, 19018, 19050, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Upper Darby Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Darby Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #541 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 74% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 36%).
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). Upper Darby Township’s median household income is $71,481; among the 10,626 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$89K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Darby Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Upper Darby Township and the towns around it
Upper Darby Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby Township | B | 33.9% | 12.3% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Philadelphia | C | 33.2% | 14% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Drexel Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield Township | A | 27.6% | 9.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Clifton Heights | C− | 36.9% | 13.3% | 21.9% | CDC place |
| Lansdowne | B− | 36.9% | 13.8% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Aldan | C+ | 35.8% | 13.4% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Yeadon | C− | 41.7% | 17.2% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Drexel Hill: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Upper Darby Township adults…
Upper Darby Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Upper Darby Township residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
5.8 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Care in and near Upper Darby Township
1 community health center in Upper Darby Township, 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 Upper Darby Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Upper Darby Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Darby Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Darby Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upper Darby Township is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Upper Darby Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upper Darby Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%17–21.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%27.7–40.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.6–37.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.1%28.3–36 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.6%25.3–32.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%10.9–16.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%14.2–18.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.2–29.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.2–20.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.8%38.5–51.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.2–82.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.4–65.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.6–87.4 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.1–79.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.2–70.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%71.9–85.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.2–25 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.7–34.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.7–16 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Upper Darby Township
Is Upper Darby Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Darby Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #541 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Darby Township?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 40.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Darby Township?
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald in Darby, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Upper Darby Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Darby Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–8.9%), 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 Upper Darby Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Darby Township.
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.