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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Villanova, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Villanova. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Villanova
Binge drinking is the habit Villanova doesn’t win on
26.3% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Villanova
Villanova runs below Pennsylvania on nine chronic conditions, most of all stroke (1% vs 3.7%), COPD (2.2% vs 7.7%) and diabetes (3.4% vs 11.6%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%). Conditions ↓
Villanova is an active town
Only 12.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% 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 Villanova’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Villanova adults…
Villanova runs below PA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Villanova residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Villanova
No hospital or community health center in Villanova 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 Villanova; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Villanova adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Villanova adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Villanova runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Villanova and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont | — | — | — | — |
Rosemont: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Villanova adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Villanova
Why doesn’t Villanova have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Villanova.
What hospital is closest to Villanova?
Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Villanova’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Villanova?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Norristown Regional Health Center in Norristown, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Villanova.
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. 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.