Robert Rooke House · Photo: Smallbones · CC0On CDC estimates, West Vincent Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
West Vincent Township beats Pennsylvania on 19 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19425, 19475, 19460, 19343. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Vincent Township
Against towns with similar incomes, West Vincent Township’s lead shrinks
West Vincent Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 1,016 towns with similar household incomes ($152K–$253K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in West Vincent Township
West Vincent Township runs below Pennsylvania on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.4% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 7.4%). Conditions ↓
West Vincent Township is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 15 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few West Vincent Township adults smoke
9.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Vincent Township’s likely range; West Vincent Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19425, 19475, 19460, 19343, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind West Vincent Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Vincent Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #7 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is smoking, still better than 91%.
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 Vincent Township’s median household income is $202,639; among the 1,016 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($152K–$253K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 West Vincent Township adults…
West Vincent Township runs below PA on 10 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.
15 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near West Vincent Township
No hospital or community health center in West Vincent 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 Vincent Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Vincent Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How West Vincent Township adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, West Vincent Township does better than Pennsylvania.
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West Vincent Township and the towns around it
West Vincent Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 Vincent Township | A+ | 27.3% | 8.4% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| East Vincent Township | A− | 32.6% | 10.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Uwchlan Township | A+ | 28.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Coventry Township | A− | 32.1% | 10.1% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| East Nantmeal Township | A | 30.4% | 9.7% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Pikeland Township | A+ | 25.6% | 8% | 7.8% | ZIP 19425 |
| East Pikeland Township | A | 30.2% | 8.7% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Vincent Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Vincent 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 Vincent Township is better than Pennsylvania on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside West Vincent 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 Vincent Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11%9.6–12.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.8%7.7–10 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%21.8–33.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.9%22.3–29.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%29.8–38.2 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.9%21.8–28.2 | 30.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.4 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.3–8.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%8–10.6 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.9%13.2–18.9 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.4–22.3 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%25.9–37.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4%3.3–4.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.7–81 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.6%72.5–78.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.4–91.1 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%73.9–81.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%65.7–74.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82%75.6–87.3 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.5–22.7 | 23% | 20.6% | Better |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.9%17.9–24 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.9%7.8–10 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.6–5.9 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5%4.1–5 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.8–2.1 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Vincent Township
Is West Vincent Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Vincent Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Vincent Township?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.8% and 33.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Vincent Township?
Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, 7.1 miles in a straight line from West Vincent Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Vincent Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–4.9%), 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 Vincent Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Vincent 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.