Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Salem Township is healthier than 76%
West Salem Township trails Pennsylvania on 8 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 16125, 16134, 16154. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Salem Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Salem Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, West Salem Township runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Pennsylvania 20%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
West Salem Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Salem Township is healthier than 44%. Against the 7,323 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 76%. 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 Salem Township’s likely range; West Salem Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 16125, 16134, 16154, 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 Salem Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Salem Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #719 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 26%).
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 Salem Township’s median household income is $54,688; among the 7,323 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 West Salem Township adults…
West Salem Township runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
West Salem Township is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Salem Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near West Salem Township
No hospital or community health center in West Salem 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 Salem Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of West Salem Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Salem Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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West Salem Township and the towns around it
West Salem Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 Salem Township | C+ | 34.8% | 12.1% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Greenville | B− | 35.4% | 10% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Hempfield Township | B− | 34.6% | 11.9% | 17% | ZIP 16125 |
| Sugar Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greene Township | C− | 37.1% | 14.5% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
Sugar Grove 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 Salem Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Salem 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 Salem Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Salem 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 Salem Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.4%18.3–22.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.9 | 13.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.7–19.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%28.7–41.6 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.5–14 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.2–40.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%30.8–39.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.2%32.6–40.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.4%17–24.4 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%15.3–19.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.3–29.2 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–19.6 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%32.3–44.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.2–8.7 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.4–83.8 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%58.8–66 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.2–87.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79–84.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61–70.8 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%71.8–84.5 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21–28.2 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%31.3–39.5 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%15–18.8 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.8–17.2 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.8–11 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%4–4.7 | 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 Salem Township
Is West Salem Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Salem Township is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #719 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 Salem Township?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 41.6%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Salem Township?
UPMC Horizon in Greenville, 4.3 miles in a straight line from West Salem 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 Salem Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.7%), 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 Salem 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 Salem 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.