Photo: Djorion · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Williamsport is healthier than 66%
Williamsport differs from Pennsylvania on 9 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Williamsport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Williamsport
Every town around Williamsport scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Williamsport’s C, from Old Lycoming Township (C+) to South Williamsport (B−). Around town ↓
Dental care lags in Williamsport
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 18.5% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Williamsport has no health insurance
9.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.8% across Pennsylvania. Checkups ↓
Williamsport is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Williamsport is healthier than 28%. Against the 5,336 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 66%. 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 Williamsport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Williamsport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williamsport is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #885 of 1,035 in Pennsylvania. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Williamsport’s median household income is $48,851; among the 5,336 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Williamsport compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Williamsport and the towns around it
Williamsport’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | C | 38.6% | 11% | 19% | CDC place |
| Loyalsock Township | B− | 36.1% | 11.4% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| South Williamsport | B− | 36% | 10.7% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Duboistown | C+ | 36.2% | 11.6% | 18.1% | CDC place |
| Woodward Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12.1% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Armstrong Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Old Lycoming Township | C+ | 37.1% | 11.3% | 17.5% | ZIP 17701 |
| Susquehanna Township | — | — | — | — |
Armstrong Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Susquehanna Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Williamsport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Out of every 100 Williamsport adults…
Williamsport runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Williamsport
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Williamsport, 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 Williamsport; ≈ 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.
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How Williamsport adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Williamsport runs above Pennsylvania.
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Living with a disability
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of Williamsport adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Williamsport
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Williamsport is better than Pennsylvania on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Pennsylvania figure falls inside Williamsport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Williamsport | PA | U.S. | vs PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.9–24.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.2–16.6 | 13.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%19–23 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%31.5–46.1 | 33.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.5–12.6 | 11.6% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.5–36.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%26.5–33.9 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.1–31.6 | 30.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 7.4% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7.7% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%15.3–22 | 14.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.8–21.4 | 15.8% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23.2–31.7 | 23.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%14.9–21.9 | 18.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%34.5–47.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%8–10.9 | 5.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%73.6–81.2 | 78.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%52.8–60.4 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.7%74.4–80.5 | 85.3% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.1%72–77.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%59–69.5 | 67.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%69.3–83.4 | 77.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.5–30.3 | 23% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.2–39.8 | 31.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 14.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.9–20.8 | 14.1% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.4 | 7.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 5.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.9–12 | 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 Williamsport
Is Williamsport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Williamsport is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #885 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 Williamsport?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 46.1%, against 33.8% across Pennsylvania and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Williamsport?
UPMC Williamsport in Williamsport, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Williamsport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Williamsport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.9%), 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 Williamsport 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 Williamsport.
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.