Photo: Brad Clinesmith on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Pittston is healthier than 63%
West Pittston differs from Pennsylvania on 4 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Pittston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Pittston
COPD runs high in West Pittston
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. Conditions ↓
West Pittston is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Pittston is healthier than 44%. Against the 9,678 towns with similar household incomes ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 63%. 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 Pittston’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind West Pittston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pittston is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #714 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 57% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 28%).
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 Pittston’s median household income is $63,706; among the 9,678 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 63%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where West Pittston compares well: lost all teeth (ages 65+), 9.7% (U.S. 12.3%).
Out of every 100 West Pittston adults…
West Pittston runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Pittston
No hospital or community health center in West Pittston 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 Pittston; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of West Pittston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Pittston adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West Pittston and the towns around it
West Pittston’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 Pittston | C+ | 36.7% | 11.6% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Exeter | B | 36.3% | 11.4% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Pittston | C− | 40.8% | 12.4% | 20.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Pittston adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Pittston
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Pittston is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Pittston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Pittston | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.8–22.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.2–16.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.2–18.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%30.3–43.7 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10–13.3 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%30.6–38.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%29.6–37.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.2–38.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.3 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.7–11.8 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.1%14.9–19.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.1–30.1 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15–21.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.9–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%4.9–8.7 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.5–82.5 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.5%60.7–68 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.7–88.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77–82.9 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.5–73.7 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%68.9–83.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21–28.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30.4–38.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.7–4.4 | 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 Pittston
Is West Pittston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pittston is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #714 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 Pittston?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 43.7%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Pittston?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, 5.9 miles in a straight line from West Pittston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Pittston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.7%), 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 Pittston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Pittston.
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.