Methodist Episcopal Church of Burlington · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Where West Burlington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Burlington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16947, 16914, 18832, 16926. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Burlington Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Burlington Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, West Burlington Township runs above Pennsylvania on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in West Burlington Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in West Burlington Township has no health insurance
8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
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 Burlington Township’s likely range; West Burlington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16947, 16914, 18832, 16926, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Burlington Township adults…
West Burlington Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Burlington Township is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Burlington Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Burlington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near West Burlington Township
No hospital or community health center in West Burlington 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 Burlington 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How West Burlington Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West Burlington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burlington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Troy Township | C | 36.5% | 13.4% | 19.1% | ZIP 16947 |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield Township | C | 36.3% | 12.7% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Smithfield Township | C+ | 35.4% | 12.1% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Burlington | — | — | — | — |
Granville Township, Burlington Township, Franklin Township and Burlington: 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 Burlington Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Burlington Township
Why doesn’t West Burlington 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 West Burlington Township.
What hospital is closest to West Burlington Township?
Troy Community Hospital in Troy, 7.3 miles in a straight line from West Burlington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Burlington Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Troy Laurel Health Center in Troy, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Burlington 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.