On CDC estimates, Upper Frankford Township is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Upper Frankford Township trails Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17241, 17015. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Frankford Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Upper Frankford Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Upper Frankford Township runs above Pennsylvania on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Upper Frankford Township has no health insurance
7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Upper Frankford Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Frankford Township’s likely range; Upper Frankford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17241, 17015, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Upper Frankford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Frankford Township is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 11%).
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 Frankford Township’s median household income is $77,862; among the 10,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Upper Frankford Township adults…
Upper Frankford Township runs above PA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Frankford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Care in and near Upper Frankford Township
No hospital or community health center in Upper Frankford Township 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 Upper Frankford Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Upper Frankford Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Upper Frankford Township and the towns around it
Upper Frankford Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Frankford Township | C | 36.6% | 12.6% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| West Pennsboro Township | B− | 35.6% | 12.2% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Tyrone Township | C | 36% | 12.3% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Lower Frankford Township | B+ | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lower Mifflin Township | C | 36.8% | 12.7% | 20.1% | ZIP 17241 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Frankford Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Frankford 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 Frankford Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Upper Frankford 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 Frankford Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.3–23.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.4–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%29.7–43.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%30.8–39 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.6–40.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.4%31.6–39.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%13.3–19.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%17.3–22 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.9–31.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.8–21.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%31.1–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.5–9.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.2–82.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%57.8–65 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.5–87.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%77.5–83.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.5–72.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%68.9–82.9 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.1–28.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.9–40.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%15–19 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.2–17.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 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 Upper Frankford Township
Is Upper Frankford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Frankford Township is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Frankford Township?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 43.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Frankford Township?
UPMC Carlisle in Carlisle, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Upper Frankford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Frankford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.3%), 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 Frankford Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Frankford 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.