Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA · CC BY 2.0Where Watson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16365, 16313, 16351, 16329. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watson Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Watson Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.7%, vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. In all, Watson Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Watson Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 15.8% 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 Watson Township’s likely range; Watson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16365, 16313, 16351, 16329, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Watson Township adults…
Watson Township runs above PA on 6 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.
113 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Watson Township
No hospital or community health center in Watson 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 Watson Township; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Watson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Watson Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Watson Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Limestone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Township | C+ | 35.3% | 12.6% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Cherry Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Deerfield Township, Limestone Township and Cherry Grove 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 Watson Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Watson Township
Why doesn’t Watson Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Watson Township.
What hospital is closest to Watson Township?
Warren General Hospital in Warren, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Watson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watson 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. 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.