Photo: Smallbones at English Wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Whitemarsh Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Whitemarsh Township differs from Pennsylvania on 14 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 19444, 19034, 19462, 19428. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitemarsh Township
Whitemarsh Township is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. The town has 35 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Few Whitemarsh Township adults smoke
9.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 15.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Whitemarsh Township
Grades next door run from Lower Merion Township (A+) to Philadelphia (C). Whitemarsh Township is an A+. Around town ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Whitemarsh Township
Whitemarsh Township runs below Pennsylvania on COPD (5.2% vs 7.7%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9% vs 11.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Whitemarsh Township’s likely range; Whitemarsh Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 19444, 19034, 19462, 19428, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Whitemarsh Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitemarsh Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #32 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 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 86%.
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). Whitemarsh Township’s median household income is $148,970; among the 2,814 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$186K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
35 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Whitemarsh Township adults…
Whitemarsh Township runs below PA on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Whitemarsh Township and the towns around it
Whitemarsh Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitemarsh Township | A+ | 29.1% | 9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | A | 30.4% | 9.3% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Plymouth Township | A | 30.3% | 8.6% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Conshohocken | A+ | 29% | 5.6% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Upper Dublin Township | A+ | 29% | 9.6% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lower Merion Township | A+ | 26.4% | 8.4% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Philadelphia | C | 33.2% | 14% | 17.2% | CDC place |
| Fort Washington | — | — | — | — |
Fort Washington: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Whitemarsh Township
No hospital or community health center in Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitemarsh Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Whitemarsh Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Whitemarsh Township does better than Pennsylvania.
A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitemarsh Township adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Whitemarsh Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Whitemarsh Township is better than Pennsylvania on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Whitemarsh Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Whitemarsh Township | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 13.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11.5–14.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%23.7–34.8 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.7–10.4 | 11.6% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%27.6–34.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%29.1–36.5 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.9%26.5–33.4 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–11 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.4% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.7–5.9 | 7.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.4–8.5 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.5–11.3 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16%13.3–19 | 23.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%16.4–23.2 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%28.1–38.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.6–5.3 | 5.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.3–82.1 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.2%72.2–78.1 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88–91.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.1–81.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%67.5–76.2 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.3–85.6 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.9–23.1 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%19.9–26.3 | 31.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.6% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.6 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 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 Whitemarsh Township
Is Whitemarsh Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Whitemarsh Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #32 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Whitemarsh Township?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 34.8%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Whitemarsh Township?
Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Whitemarsh Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Whitemarsh Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.3%), 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 Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh 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.