Where Wampum residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wampum, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wampum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wampum
COPD, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Wampum
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40%, vs 32.8% across Pennsylvania. In all, Wampum runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wampum
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Wampum has no health insurance
7.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
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 Wampum’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Wampum adults…
Wampum runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wampum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Wampum
No hospital or community health center in Wampum 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 Wampum; ≈ 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 Wampum adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Wampum and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | C+ | 35.7% | 12.2% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Chewton | — | — | — | — | |
| New Beaver | C− | 37.4% | 14.4% | 22.4% | CDC place |
Chewton: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wampum adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wampum
Why doesn’t Wampum have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wampum.
What hospital is closest to Wampum?
UPMC Jameson in New Castle, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Wampum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Wampum?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ellwood City Health Center in Ellwood City, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wampum.
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.