Walker, PA health
On every measure CDC estimates, Walker looks like Pennsylvania as a whole: no difference is outside the margin of error.
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · ZIP codes 16823, 16841, 16852Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Walker, so we show its figures without a grade.
How Walker 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.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
How Walker ranks in Pennsylvania
Out of every 100 Walker adults…
Bars show Walker; 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 Walker adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Care in and near Walker
No hospital or community health center in Walker 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 Walker. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
All 5 measures for Walker
| Measure | Walker | Margin | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 13.1% | 10.6–15.9% | 14.5% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8% | 29.9–41.9% | 37.9% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Dentist visit | 64.5% | 60.8–68% | 64.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 67.8% | 63–72.4% | 67.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 78.9% | 71.9–84.8% | 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.