Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, West Kittanning is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
West Kittanning differs from Pennsylvania on 7 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Kittanning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Kittanning
Cancer and arthritis run high in West Kittanning
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.8% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.5%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
West Kittanning is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Kittanning is healthier than 78%. Against the 10,031 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 95%. Health Grade ↓
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 Kittanning’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind West Kittanning’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Kittanning is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 61%.
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 Kittanning’s median household income is $65,547; among the 10,031 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 95%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 West Kittanning adults…
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Care in and near West Kittanning
No hospital or community health center in West Kittanning 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 Kittanning; ≈ 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 Kittanning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Kittanning adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, West Kittanning does better than Pennsylvania.
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West Kittanning and the towns around it
West Kittanning has the best Health Grade of the 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 Kittanning | A− | 34.7% | 10.8% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| East Franklin Township | C+ | 37.7% | 12% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| West Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| North Buffalo Township | B− | 37.6% | 12.1% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
West Hills: 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 Kittanning adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Kittanning
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Kittanning is better than Pennsylvania on 5 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Kittanning’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Kittanning | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.1–18 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.5–15.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%27.4–42.5 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.2–12.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%29.9–38.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%31.2–40.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.5%31.5–39.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10–12.4 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–16 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%18–25.4 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.5–21.7 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%27.2–40.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.2–7.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%76.9–83.9 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%67.8–74.6 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%85.9–90 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%78.5–84.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%65.7–75.3 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.5%76–87.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19–26.4 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.3–33 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Kittanning
Is West Kittanning a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Kittanning is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 95%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Kittanning?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 42.5%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Kittanning?
Acmh Hospital in Kittanning, 1.6 miles in a straight line from West Kittanning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Kittanning have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.7%), 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 Kittanning more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Kittanning.
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.