How healthy is Grindstone?
On most measures Grindstone looks like Pennsylvania as a whole. It has more adults screened for colon cancer (72.6% vs 67.5%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grindstone. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Grindstone adults…
On every condition, Grindstone is about the same as Pennsylvania. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grindstone
No hospital or community health center in Grindstone 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 Grindstone; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grindstone adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 580 people are less certain, so we show Grindstone's figures without a grade.
All 5 CDC measures for Grindstone
| Measure | Grindstone | Likely range | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 14.3% | 11.4–17.5% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1% | 30.5–43.7% | 37.9% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 62.2% | 58.2–66% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 72.6% | 67.7–76.9% | 67.5% | better |
| Mammogram | 77.8% | 70.4–84% | 77.7% | about the same |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Grindstone door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Pennsylvania figure falls inside it, we don’t call Grindstone better or worse.
CDC publishes Grindstone directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Grindstone.
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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. 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.