Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, West Providence Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
West Providence Township differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 15537, 15535. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Providence Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Providence Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, West Providence Township runs above Pennsylvania on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More West Providence Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. There are 32 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in West Providence Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Pennsylvania 32.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
West Providence Township has a top-rated hospital
UPMC Bedford Memorial is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Providence Township’s likely range; West Providence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 15537, 15535, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind West Providence Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Providence Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #897 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 13%).
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 Providence Township’s median household income is $79,844; among the 10,757 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where West Providence Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 West Providence Township adults…
West Providence Township runs above PA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of West Providence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near West Providence Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in West Providence Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Providence 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).
How West Providence Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West Providence Township and the towns around it
West Providence Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 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 Providence Township | C | 35.5% | 13.6% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| East Providence Township | C− | 36.7% | 13.6% | 22.1% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | C | 35.1% | 13.4% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Hopewell Township | C− | 36.6% | 14.1% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
| Snake Spring Township | C | 35.3% | 13.5% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Colerain Township | B− | 34.2% | 12.6% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Broad Top Township | D | 36.6% | 14.2% | 23.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Providence Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Providence 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 Providence Township is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Providence 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 Providence Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20.4–25.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.2 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–19 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%27.8–44 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.7 | 11.6% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%34.4–44.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%32.8–43.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 39.2%34.8–43.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.5–12.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10–12.2 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.3–11.4 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%11.7–17.7 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.8–21.8 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29%24.4–34 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16%12.9–19.5 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%31–45.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.3–8.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76–83.3 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.3%56.1–64.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.5–88.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.9%79.8–85.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%61.4–72 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%64.9–81.1 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%20.6–28.7 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.1%33.4–42.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%14.2–17.9 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 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 Providence Township
Is West Providence Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Providence Township is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #897 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Providence Township?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 44%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Providence Township?
UPMC Bedford Memorial in Everett, 1.2 miles in a straight line from West Providence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Providence Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.9%), 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 Providence Township 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 Providence 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.