On CDC estimates, West Beaver Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
West Beaver Township trails Pennsylvania on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17841, 17812, 17063. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Beaver Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Beaver Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, West Beaver Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in West Beaver Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More West Beaver Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. There are 21 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
West Beaver Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Beaver Township is healthier than 18%. Against the 5,756 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 44%. Health Grade ↓
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 West Beaver Township’s likely range; West Beaver Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17841, 17812, 17063, 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 West Beaver Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Beaver Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 32% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). West Beaver Township’s median household income is $49,886; among the 5,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$62K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 West Beaver Township adults…
West Beaver Township runs above PA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Beaver Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Beaver Township
No hospital or community health center in West Beaver 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 West Beaver Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How West Beaver Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, West Beaver Township runs above Pennsylvania.
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West Beaver Township and the towns around it
West Beaver Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Beaver Township | C− | 38.6% | 13.3% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| McClure | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Township | C | 38.3% | 12.5% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Perry Township | C | 36.9% | 12% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Fayette Township | C | 35% | 12.3% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur Township | C− | 38.9% | 13.9% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Armagh Township | D | 38.5% | 13.5% | 22.7% | ZIP codes |
McClure: 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 West Beaver Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Beaver Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Beaver Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Beaver Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Beaver Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.5%21.3–25.9 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.3 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.5–19.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%31.8–45.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%34.1–41.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.7–41.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.7%33.2–40.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.2–11 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.2%18–25 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18.6–23.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%26.1–34.5 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–19.8 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%32.5–44.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.4–10.8 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.5–81.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%54.8–61.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.8–86.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79–84.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.1–68.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.9–80.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.9–28.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%34–42 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.6–20.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.3–18.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 West Beaver Township
Is West Beaver Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Beaver Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Beaver Township?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 45.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Beaver Township?
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital in Lewistown, 19.2 miles in a straight line from West Beaver Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Beaver Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.8%), 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 West Beaver 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 West Beaver 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.