Photo: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Mifflin is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
West Mifflin differs from Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Mifflin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Mifflin
Health varies a lot right around West Mifflin
Grades next door run from Jefferson Hills (A) to McKeesport (D−). West Mifflin is a B−. Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in West Mifflin, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Arthritis and COPD run high in West Mifflin
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.2%), vs 30.4% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
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 Mifflin’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind West Mifflin’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Mifflin is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #685 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 68% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 22%).
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 Mifflin’s median household income is $76,563; among the 10,825 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$96K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where West Mifflin compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
West Mifflin and the towns around it
West Mifflin’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 11 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 Mifflin | B− | 33.6% | 12.5% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Dravosburg | C− | 34.8% | 13.8% | 20.8% | CDC place |
| Munhall | C+ | 34.7% | 12.7% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Duquesne | D | 41.1% | 16.2% | 23% | CDC place |
| Pittsburgh | B+ | 31.8% | 10.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Baldwin | B+ | 29.7% | 11.1% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Glassport | C | 35.3% | 12.9% | 21% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Hills | A | 28.9% | 9.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Mifflin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 West Mifflin adults…
West Mifflin runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Mifflin
No hospital or community health center in West Mifflin 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 Mifflin; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How West Mifflin 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 Mifflin adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Mifflin
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Mifflin is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Mifflin’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Mifflin | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18.3–22.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15–18.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.3–38 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%10.9–14.1 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33.5–38.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.9–38.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.2%32.1–38.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.8–15.9 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.7–19.9 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.7–28.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.7–21 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.5–40.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.8–81.6 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.9–65.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.1–87.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.6%80.1–84.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.8–71 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%72.8–84 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.3–27.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30.3–37.1 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14.4–17.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%5–5.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.1–9.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 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 Mifflin
Is West Mifflin a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Mifflin is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #685 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Mifflin?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Mifflin?
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport, 2.9 miles in a straight line from West Mifflin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Mifflin have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.1%), 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 Mifflin more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Mifflin.
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.