Putnam, PA health
On every measure CDC estimates, Putnam looks like Pennsylvania as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · ZIP code 16917 (all of Putnam)Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 374 people are less certain, so we show Putnam's figures without a grade.
How Putnam 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 Putnam adults…
Bars show Putnam; 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 Putnam adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Putnam
No hospital or community health center in Putnam 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 Putnam. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 5 measures for Putnam
| Measure | Putnam | Margin | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 12.2% | 9.8–14.9% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2% | 32.8–47.8% | 37.9% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 61.7% | 57.7–65.5% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 68.2% | 62.9–73.2% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 75.4% | 67–82.5% | 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.