Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0Where West Hemlock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Hemlock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 17821. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hemlock Township
Out of every 100 West Hemlock Township adults…
West Hemlock Township runs above PA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Hemlock Township
No hospital or community health center in West Hemlock 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 Hemlock 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hemlock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Hemlock Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, West Hemlock Township does better than Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
West Hemlock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Township | A− | 33.6% | 10.9% | 14% | ZIP 17821 |
| Valley Township | A− | 33.6% | 10.9% | 14% | ZIP 17821 |
| Hemlock Township | B | 34.3% | 9.9% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | B | 34.8% | 10.4% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Cooper Township | — | — | — | — |
Cooper Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Hemlock Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Hemlock Township
Why doesn’t West Hemlock 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 Hemlock Township.
What hospital is closest to West Hemlock Township?
Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, 4.4 miles in a straight line from West Hemlock Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hemlock 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.