Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Wells Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wells Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16691, 16689, 17228. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wells Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Wells Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, Wells Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Wells Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.3%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. There are 63 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Wells Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), 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 Wells Township’s likely range; Wells Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16691, 16689, 17228, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wells Township adults…
Wells Township runs above PA on 5 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.
63 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wells Township
No hospital or community health center in Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Wells Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Wells 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence Township | C− | 36.7% | 13.6% | 22.1% | ZIP codes |
| Taylor Township | C | 36% | 12.2% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Broad Top Township | D | 36.6% | 14.2% | 23.1% | ZIP codes |
| Brush Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley-Hi | — | — | — | — |
Brush Creek Township, Wood Township and Valley-Hi: 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 Wells Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wells Township
Why doesn’t Wells 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 Wells Township.
What hospital is closest to Wells Township?
Fulton County Medical Center in Mcconnellsburg, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Wells Township’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 Wells Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Broad Top Area Medical Center in Broad Top, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wells 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.