Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Washington Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns
Washington Township trails Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17023, 17061, 17048. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Washington Township
The closest emergency room is Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hamilton Health Center is closer (7.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Washington Township has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Washington Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17023, 17061, 17048, 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 Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Washington Township’s median household income is $80,682; among the 10,709 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above PA on 3 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Washington Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Washington Township and the towns around it
Washington Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | B− | 33.4% | 12% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lykens Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | B− | 33.2% | 11.9% | 17.7% | ZIP 17032 |
| Wiconisco Township | C+ | 34.2% | 12% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Paxton Township | C | 34.5% | 12.9% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mifflin Township | — | — | — | — |
Lykens Township: not graded. Mifflin Township: 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.8–22.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%26.8–40.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–13.9 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%31.7–40 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.3–41.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.4%30.5–38.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.6–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.2–21.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%16–20.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%21.8–30.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.3–21 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%33–45.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.6 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.5–82.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%58.5–66.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%82.7–87.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.3–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.3–71.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.5–82.2 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.6–29.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.1–38.7 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.6–17.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–10 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 40.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.6%), 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.