On CDC estimates, West Conshohocken is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
West Conshohocken differs from Pennsylvania on 20 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Conshohocken. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Conshohocken
Binge drinking is the habit West Conshohocken doesn’t win on
24.9% of adults binge drink, vs 18.3% across Pennsylvania, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
West Conshohocken is an active town
Only 12.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in West Conshohocken
West Conshohocken runs below Pennsylvania on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 7.7%), stroke (1.8% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (6.2% vs 11.6%). 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 Conshohocken’s likely range.
What’s behind West Conshohocken’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Conshohocken is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 88%.
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 Conshohocken’s median household income is $139,375; among the 3,629 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$174K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
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Out of every 100 West Conshohocken adults…
West Conshohocken runs below PA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Conshohocken
No hospital or community health center in West Conshohocken 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 Conshohocken; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Conshohocken adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Conshohocken adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, West Conshohocken does better than Pennsylvania.
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West Conshohocken and the towns around it
West Conshohocken’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 Conshohocken | A+ | 28.7% | 6.2% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Lower Merion Township | A+ | 26.4% | 8.4% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Merion Township | A+ | 27.3% | 8.2% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Swedeland | — | — | — | — | |
| Conshohocken | A+ | 29% | 5.6% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Swedeland: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Conshohocken adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Conshohocken
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Conshohocken is better than Pennsylvania on 17 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Conshohocken’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Conshohocken | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.2%8–10.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%23.4–34.4 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.4%20.7–26.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.2%23.2–29.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.4%18.7–24.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8–10.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%3–3.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.7–2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.9%4.6–7.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 12.6%10.4–15 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 24.9%21–29.1 | 18.3% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%28.5–39.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.2–6 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.7%70.6–78.4 | 78.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76%73–78.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85–89.3 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%66.6–73.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%67.8–76.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%75.1–87 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.9–24.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.4%15.7–21.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.6%1.5–1.8 | 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 Conshohocken
Is West Conshohocken a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Conshohocken is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Conshohocken?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 34.4%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Conshohocken?
Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, 3.5 miles in a straight line from West Conshohocken’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Conshohocken have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–6%), 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 Conshohocken more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Conshohocken.
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.