Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Warwick Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Warwick Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17543, 17540. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warwick Township
Cancer runs high in Warwick Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
Warwick Township has a top-rated hospital
UPMC Lititz is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Warwick Township’s likely range; Warwick Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17543, 17540, 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 Warwick Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warwick Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #236 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 83% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 62%.
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). Warwick Township’s median household income is $104,013; among the 7,983 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Warwick Township
1 hospital in Warwick 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 Warwick Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Warwick Township adults…
Warwick Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
7.5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Warwick Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Warwick Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Warwick Township and the towns around it
Warwick Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Township | A− | 33.6% | 10.6% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Elizabeth Township | A− | 33.7% | 10.6% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Ephrata Township | B | 35.1% | 10.9% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| West Earl Township | B | 35.3% | 10.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brownstown | — | — | — | — | |
| Clay Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rothsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Penn Township | B+ | 34.2% | 10.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
Brownstown and Rothsville: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warwick Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warwick Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warwick Township is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Warwick Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warwick Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 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) | 14.8%13.3–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%26.9–40.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.4–36.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.1–40.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%29.6–37.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%8.9–11.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 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+) | 10.2%8.2–12.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.8–15.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.2–24.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.5–21.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%29.8–42.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.3–7.3 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%75.9–83 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.1%66.6–73.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.3–89.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%77.6–83.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.2–73.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%69.5–83.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.3–26.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30%26–34 | 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 | 12.4%11–13.9 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 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 | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 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 Warwick Township
Is Warwick Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warwick Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #236 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warwick Township?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 40.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warwick Township?
UPMC Lititz in Lititz, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Warwick Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warwick Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.3%), 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 Warwick 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 Warwick 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.