On CDC estimates, West Brandywine Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
West Brandywine Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19320, 19343, 19344, 19335. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Brandywine Township
Against towns with similar incomes, West Brandywine Township’s lead shrinks
West Brandywine Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 56% of the 6,785 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$141K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
West Brandywine Township is an older town
26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing West Brandywine Township with the state. 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 West Brandywine Township’s likely range; West Brandywine Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19320, 19343, 19344, 19335, 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 West Brandywine Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Brandywine Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #254 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 82% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 59%.
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 Brandywine Township’s median household income is $112,545; among the 6,785 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$141K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 West Brandywine Township adults…
West Brandywine Township runs below PA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Brandywine Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Brandywine Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near West Brandywine Township
No hospital or community health center in West Brandywine 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 Brandywine Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of West Brandywine Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Brandywine Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West Brandywine Township and the towns around it
West Brandywine Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brandywine Township | A− | 33.2% | 10.8% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| West Caln Township | B | 34.8% | 11.7% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| East Brandywine Township | A | 30% | 8.9% | 10.8% | ZIP 19335 |
| Wallace Township | A+ | 29.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% | ZIP 19343 |
| Valley Township | B | 35.3% | 11.7% | 15.2% | ZIP 19320 |
| Caln Township | A− | 32.5% | 10.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Honey Brook Township | B− | 32.2% | 11.5% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Brandywine Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Brandywine 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 Brandywine Township is better than Pennsylvania on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Brandywine 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 Brandywine Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.7–18.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.6–13.4 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%26.9–39.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.2–12.4 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.2–35.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.2–39.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.2–33.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.2–11.9 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.9%8.8–13.3 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%18.4–25.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15–21.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%28.5–40.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%73.8–81.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.3–71.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85–89.2 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%75.8–82.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%65.7–74.9 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%73.4–85.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.4–25.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.3–32.9 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.1–14.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 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 West Brandywine Township
Is West Brandywine Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Brandywine Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #254 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Brandywine Township?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 39.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Brandywine Township?
Chester County Hospital in West Chester, 12.0 miles in a straight line from West Brandywine 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 Brandywine Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.3%), 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 West Brandywine 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 West Brandywine 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.