Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Brunswick Township is healthier than 38%
West Brunswick Township differs from Pennsylvania on 5 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17961, 17922. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Brunswick Township
Against towns with similar incomes, West Brunswick Township’s lead shrinks
West Brunswick Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 5,857 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in West Brunswick Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.1%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
West Brunswick Township has a five-star hospital
Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare. Getting care ↓
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 Brunswick Township’s likely range; West Brunswick Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17961, 17922, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind West Brunswick Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Brunswick Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #318 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 48%).
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 Brunswick Township’s median household income is $119,167; among the 5,857 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near West Brunswick Township
1 hospital in West Brunswick Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brunswick 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).
Out of every 100 West Brunswick Township adults…
West Brunswick Township runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Brunswick Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Brunswick Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West Brunswick Township and the towns around it
West Brunswick Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 Brunswick Township | B+ | 34.9% | 11% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| South Manheim Township | B | 36.9% | 11.3% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Orwigsburg | B+ | 33.8% | 10.7% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Tilden Township | B | 33.5% | 11.6% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Auburn | — | — | — | — | |
| Landingville | — | — | — | — | |
| East Brunswick Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| North Manheim Township | C+ | 37.9% | 12.1% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Auburn and Landingville: 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 Brunswick Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Brunswick 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 Brunswick Township is better than Pennsylvania on 3 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Brunswick 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 Brunswick Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.9–19.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%27.3–43.2 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.8 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%30.4–39.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%31.8–41.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.1%30.9–39.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.6–11.9 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.7 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.3%8.3–12.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%13.1–17.2 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%18–26 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%14.6–21.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%29.9–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.8–7.2 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.5–83.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.2–72.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%85.6–89.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%78.2–84.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%66.1–76 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%71.6–85.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%19.9–27.6 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31%26.8–35.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Brunswick Township
Is West Brunswick Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Brunswick Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #318 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Brunswick Township?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 43.2%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Brunswick Township?
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street in Pottsville, 7.3 miles in a straight line from West Brunswick Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Brunswick Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.2%), 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 Brunswick Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Brunswick 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.