On CDC estimates, West Mahoning Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
West Mahoning Township trails Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16256, 16222. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Mahoning Township
Dental care lags in West Mahoning Township
54.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 21.4% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in West Mahoning Township has no health insurance
10.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in West Mahoning Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.1%), vs 16.4% across Pennsylvania. Depression is above the state too: 27.2%, vs 23% across Pennsylvania. Mind & connection ↓
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 Mahoning Township’s likely range; West Mahoning Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16256, 16222, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind West Mahoning Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Mahoning Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 54% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
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 Mahoning Township’s median household income is $55,156; among the 7,464 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$69K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Mahoning Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Mahoning Township adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, West Mahoning Township runs above Pennsylvania.
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Out of every 100 West Mahoning Township adults…
West Mahoning Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of West Mahoning Township residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Mahoning Township
No hospital or community health center in West Mahoning 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 Mahoning 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.
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West Mahoning Township and the towns around it
West Mahoning Township’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 Mahoning Township | D | 40.7% | 11.8% | 23.1% | ZIP codes |
| North Mahoning Township | D | 39.8% | 12.9% | 22.5% | ZIP codes |
| South Mahoning Township | D | 41.1% | 13.6% | 22.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | C | 38.4% | 12% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Porter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Mahoning Township | — | — | — | — |
Porter Township and East Mahoning Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Mahoning Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Mahoning 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 Mahoning Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Mahoning 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 Mahoning Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%22.4–27.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%19.2–23.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%33.1–48.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%29.6–38.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.3–39.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29–36.3 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.9–12.1 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.4%17.6–25.6 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.1%20.4–25.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%25.6–34.8 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.1–22.4 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%32.8–47 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.4–13.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%72.5–80.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.2%50.3–58.2 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78%74.7–81 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.2–80 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.2%57.7–68.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%66.6–81.7 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%23.2–31.4 | 23% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.7%34.3–43.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.8–19.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.9%17.8–22 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.6–12.8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.6 | 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 Mahoning Township
Is West Mahoning Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Mahoning Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Mahoning Township?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 48.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Mahoning Township?
Punxsutawney Area Hospital in Punxsutawney, 10.5 miles in a straight line from West Mahoning Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Mahoning Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–13.3%), 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 Mahoning Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Mahoning 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.