West Hazleton’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
West Hazleton differs from Pennsylvania on 17 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Hazleton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hazleton
More West Hazleton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.1%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in West Hazleton
45% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in West Hazleton has no health insurance
23.6% 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 Hazleton’s likely range.
What’s behind West Hazleton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hazleton is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of West Hazleton’s estimates fall in the lowest 9% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.7% of adults, against 13.2% across Pennsylvania and 13% nationally.
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 Hazleton’s median household income is $34,118; among the 1,115 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($26K–$43K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Hazleton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hazleton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 West Hazleton adults…
West Hazleton runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of West Hazleton residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Hazleton
No hospital or community health center in West Hazleton 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 Hazleton; ≈ 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).
How West Hazleton adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, West Hazleton runs above Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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West Hazleton and the towns around it
West Hazleton’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 Hazleton | D− | 46.2% | 16.4% | 22.6% | CDC place |
| Hazle Township | D | 41.4% | 15.2% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hazleton | D− | 44.1% | 16% | 21.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Hazleton adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Hazleton
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Hazleton is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Hazleton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Hazleton | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34%31–37.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.6–23.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.8–23.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.2%39.2–53.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%29.4–36.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%28.2–35.7 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.4%29–36 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.8%9.7–11.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26%21.8–30.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.6%20–25.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40.1%35.2–45.3 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.7–18.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.1%37.7–50.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.6%19.1–28.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.2–80.7 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45%41.1–48.9 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%76.7–82.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%73.9–79.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.8%49.4–60.1 | 67.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.7%58.4–76.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.1–28.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.7%41.2–50.4 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.8%20.6–25.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.7%20.4–25.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.3–11.7 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 12%11–13.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14.9%13.5–16.4 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 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 Hazleton
Is West Hazleton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hazleton is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Hazleton?
CDC estimates 46.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.2% and 53.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Hazleton?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton in Hazleton, 3.7 miles in a straight line from West Hazleton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Hazleton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.1–28.7%), 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 Hazleton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hazleton.
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.