Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Upper Nazareth Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Upper Nazareth Township differs from Pennsylvania on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 18064. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Nazareth Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Upper Nazareth Township’s lead shrinks
Upper Nazareth Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 55% of the 5,461 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$152K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Upper Nazareth Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Upper Nazareth Township
Grades next door run from Palmer Township (A−) to Bath (D). Upper Nazareth Township is an A−. 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 Upper Nazareth Township’s likely range; Upper Nazareth Township’s figures come from ZIP code 18064, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Upper Nazareth Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Nazareth Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #205 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 64%.
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 Nazareth Township’s median household income is $121,969; among the 5,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Upper Nazareth Township adults…
Upper Nazareth Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Upper Nazareth Township and the towns around it
Upper Nazareth Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 8 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 Nazareth Township | A− | 31.1% | 10.6% | 13.3% | ZIP 18064 |
| Nazareth | C+ | 34.2% | 11.7% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Eastlawn Gardens | — | — | — | — | |
| Lower Nazareth Township | A− | 31.2% | 10.7% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Bushkill Township | B+ | 32.4% | 11.1% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Palmer Township | A− | 31% | 10.9% | 12.2% | ZIP 18045 |
| Moore Township | B | 33.7% | 11.8% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Allen Township | B | 33.8% | 11.9% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Eastlawn Gardens: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Upper Nazareth Township
No hospital or community health center in Upper Nazareth 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 Nazareth Township; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Nazareth Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Upper Nazareth Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Upper Nazareth Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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Living with a disability
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of Upper Nazareth Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Nazareth 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 Nazareth Township is better than Pennsylvania on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Upper Nazareth 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 Nazareth Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.1–18.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.7–13.7 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%24.8–37.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9–12.3 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%28.9–36.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.2–39.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%29.4–37.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.2–12.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.5–15.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.5–24.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.4%15.9–23.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%27.5–39.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%5.1–7.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.4–82.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.2%66.6–73.5 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%85.9–89.8 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.2–83.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%64.5–74 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%71.2–84.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.2–25.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.3–34.2 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.6–15 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.3–7.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Nazareth Township
Is Upper Nazareth Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Nazareth Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #205 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Nazareth Township?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 37.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Nazareth Township?
St. Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus in Easton, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Upper Nazareth 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 Nazareth Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.1%), 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 Nazareth Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Nazareth 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.