Forkston, PA health
On every measure CDC estimates, Forkston looks like Pennsylvania as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · ZIP codes 18629, 18614Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 307 people are less certain, so we show Forkston's figures without a grade.
How Forkston compares with Pennsylvania
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Out of every 100 Forkston adults…
Bars show Forkston; the black tick is Pennsylvania. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
PA 37.9%
Keeping up with care
Share of Forkston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Forkston and the towns around it
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas. Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Forkston. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 5 measures for Forkston
| Measure | Forkston | Margin | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.2% | 12.2–18.4% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.7% | 30.8–44.9% | 37.9% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 62.8% | 59–66.5% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 69.4% | 64.2–74.2% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 76.5% | 68.9–82.9% | 77.7% | about the same |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.