Scranton, PA health
On most measures Scranton looks like Pennsylvania as a whole. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (17.8% vs 14.5%) and fewer adults seeing a dentist (57.9% vs 64.4%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for ScrantonHow Scranton 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 Scranton adults…
Bars show Scranton; 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 Scranton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Scranton and the towns around it
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes). Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Scranton. 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 Scranton
| Measure | Scranton | Margin | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 17.8% | 14.6–21.3% | 14.5% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5% | 36.2–49.5% | 37.9% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 57.9% | 54–61.8% | 64.4% | worse |
| Colon screening | 63.9% | 58.7–69% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 76% | 68.4–82.8% | 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.