Packer, PA health
On every measure CDC estimates, Packer looks like Pennsylvania as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · ZIP code 18255 (all of Packer)Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 829 people are less certain, so we show Packer's figures without a grade.
How Packer 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 Packer adults…
Bars show Packer; 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 Packer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Packer 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 Packer. 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 Packer
| Measure | Packer | Margin | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 17.8% | 14.5–21.3% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2% | 31.2–45.1% | 37.9% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 61.3% | 57.3–65% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 66.5% | 61.4–71.3% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 77.6% | 70.1–83.8% | 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.