Photo: (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) (from U.S. Census Bureau source) · CC BY-SA 2.5Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Hempfield Township is healthier than 37%
West Hempfield Township trails Pennsylvania on 1 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 17512, 17552, 17601, 17554. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hempfield Township
Against towns with similar incomes, West Hempfield Township’s lead shrinks
West Hempfield Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 8,850 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$123K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
1 in 12 working-age adults in West Hempfield Township has no health insurance
8.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around West Hempfield Township
Grades next door run from East Hempfield Township (A−) to Columbia (D). West Hempfield Township is a B. Around town ↓
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 Hempfield Township’s likely range; West Hempfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 17512, 17552, 17601, 17554, 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 Hempfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hempfield Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #542 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 63% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 34%).
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 Hempfield Township’s median household income is $98,099; among the 8,850 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hempfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
West Hempfield Township and the towns around it
West Hempfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 10 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 Hempfield Township | B | 36.3% | 11.3% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Rapho Township | B+ | 34.9% | 10.7% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Columbia | D | 40.3% | 13.6% | 21.6% | CDC place |
| Hellam Township | B | 35.1% | 10.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| East Hempfield Township | A− | 34.2% | 10.5% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mountville | C | 37.7% | 12.7% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Wrightsville | B | 34.3% | 10% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| East Donegal Township | B+ | 35.3% | 9.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 West Hempfield Township adults…
On every condition, West Hempfield Township is about the same as Pennsylvania. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Hempfield Township
No hospital or community health center in West Hempfield 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 Hempfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How West Hempfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Hempfield Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Hempfield 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 Hempfield Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Hempfield 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 Hempfield Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%17–21.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12–15.2 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%29.2–43.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%28.5–36.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%31.6–40.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29–36.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.2–16.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%19.9–27.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%14.5–21.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%31.9–45.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%74.6–81.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.2–68.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83–87.7 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%76.2–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%61.6–71.6 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%66.5–81.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%20.1–27.5 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.2–36.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.8–16.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7–8.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.7% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hempfield Township
Is West Hempfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Hempfield Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #542 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 Hempfield Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 43.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Hempfield Township?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, 5.0 miles in a straight line from West Hempfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Hempfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–9.9%), 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 Hempfield 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 Hempfield 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.