Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, White Township is healthier than 75%
White Township trails Pennsylvania on 1 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 15701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Township
White Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, White Township is healthier than 56%. Against the 10,118 towns with similar household incomes ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 75%. Health Grade ↓
White Township is an older town
29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing White Township with the state. Conditions ↓
White Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all six graded neighbors. The closest is Armstrong Township (B−). Around town ↓
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 White Township’s likely range; White Township’s figures come from ZIP code 15701, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind White Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #547 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 67% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). White Township’s median household income is $66,186; among the 10,118 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$83K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 White Township adults…
On every condition, White Township is about the same as Pennsylvania. Tap one to see it as people.
White Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Pennsylvania. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in White Township as about how healthy they are.
White Township and the towns around it
White Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Township | B | 37.8% | 11% | 15.3% | ZIP 15701 |
| Brush Valley Township | C+ | 38.8% | 11.9% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | B− | 38.7% | 11.8% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Rayne Township | C | 39.6% | 12.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | C | 39.2% | 12.2% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Cherryhill Township | C+ | 39.6% | 12.7% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Armstrong Township | B− | 38% | 12.1% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lucerne Mines | — | — | — | — |
Lucerne Mines: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near White Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in White 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 White 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of White Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How White Township adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Township is better than Pennsylvania on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside White Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.6–21 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.6–19.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%30.4–45.9 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29–37.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.1–39.3 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%27.9–35.1 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.5 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10 | 8.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.5–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14%11.3–17.2 | 14.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.3–17.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%19.7–27.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%14.7–21.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%30.4–44.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 5.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%75.8–83.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.5–67.8 | 64.4% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%79.5–84.9 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.7–81.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%63.5–73.4 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%71.2–84.8 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.2–27.8 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%28.2–36.6 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.6–15.9 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13.2–16.5 | 14.1% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 5.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 White Township
Is White Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Township is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #547 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 White Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 45.9%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Township?
Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, 3.3 miles in a straight line from White Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in White Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–7.9%), 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 White Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White 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.