ZIP Code 17943 health estimates
Lavelle, PA. Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. 158 residents in the 2020 Census, 122 adults.
A ZIP Code on this page is a Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA). The Census Bureau makes ZCTAs to approximate the areas of postal ZIP Codes. A ZCTA and a postal ZIP Code can differ.
This page is not in the search index. It has been out of the index since 1 Oct 2026. Fewer than 500 residents live in the area, so the intervals are wide.
The figures are model-based estimates for the adults of an area. They are not measurements. They say nothing about one person.
We do not produce estimates for individuals; only aggregated results for counties, places, census tracts, or ZCTAs.
First, it is not adequate to simply compare point estimates. The confidence intervals should also be considered, and some are very broad.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES Frequently Asked Questions (page dated 11 Dec 2025, read on 2 Oct 2026)
PLACES 2025 release. Survey years (BRFSS): 2022 and 2023. CDC updated the data on . What an estimate is. How to read an interval. The site gives no medical advice.
CDC estimates that 35.8% of the adults of ZIP Code 17943 have obesity.
The 95% confidence interval is 28.1% to 44.3%.
PLACES 2024, BRFSS 2022.
The PLACES 2025 release has no obesity estimate for this area.
Report card: 40 measures by CDC category
Crude prevalence: the estimated share of all adults. CDC publishes no age-adjusted estimate for a ZIP Code area.
- 95% confidence interval
- estimate
- Schuylkill County
- Pennsylvania figure (site aggregate), no interval
- US estimate
"Higher" or "lower": the two 95% confidence intervals do not overlap. "Similar": they overlap. Against the state figure, which has no interval, the words are "above", "below" and "in line".
- Health outcomes (12)
- Prevention (7)
- Health risk behaviors (4)
- Disability (7)
- Health status (3)
- Health-related social needs (7)
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 50% | Estimate | 95% interval | Schuylkill County | PA figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All teeth lost among adults aged ≥65 yearsBRFSS 2022 | 13.3% | 10.6 to 16.6 | 13.8%similar | 14.5%in line | 12.2%similar | |
| Arthritis among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 36.8% | 32.7 to 41.2 | 35.0%similar | 30.4%above | 26.6%higherinterval 26.4 to 26.9 | |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 10.7% | 9.5 to 11.9 | 9.4%similar | 8.8%above | 8.2%higherinterval 8.0 to 8.3 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 9.6% | 8.5 to 10.7 | 9.8%similar | 7.6%above | 6.8%higherinterval 6.6 to 6.9 | |
| Coronary heart disease among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 9.1% | 8.1 to 10.3 | 8.7%similar | 7.4%above | 6.8%higherinterval 6.7 to 7.0 | |
| Current asthma among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 10.6% | 9.2 to 12.0 | 10.9%similar | 10.6%in line | 9.9%similar | |
| Depression among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 24.3% | 20.6 to 28.5 | 25.2%similar | 23.0%in line | 20.7%similar | |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 12.3% | 10.5 to 14.3 | 12.5%similar | 11.6%in line | 12.0%similar | |
| High blood pressure among adultsBRFSS 2021, from the 2024 release | 36.3% | 31.8 to 40.9 | 35.3%similar | 32.8%in line | 32.7%similar | |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screenedBRFSS 2021, from the 2024 release | 38.3% | 33.4 to 43.3 | 36.1%similar | 33.8%in line | 35.5%similar | |
| Obesity among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 35.8% | 28.1 to 44.3 | 39.0%similar | 33.8%in line | 33.3%similar | |
| Stroke among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 4.1% | 3.7 to 4.6 | 4.2%similar | 3.7%in line | 3.6%similar |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 90% | Estimate | 95% interval | Schuylkill County | PA figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol screening among adultsBRFSS 2021, from the 2024 release | 85.0% | 82.5 to 87.2 | 84.3%similar | 85.3%in line | 86.4%similar | |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 yearsBRFSS 2022 | 67.6% | 62.4 to 72.4 | 67.0%similar | 67.5%in line | 66.3%similar | |
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 yearsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 7.6% | 5.3 to 10.5 | 6.9%similar | 5.8%in line | 10.8%similar | |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 yearsBRFSS 2022 | 76.7% | 68.6 to 83.7 | 77.9%similar | 77.7%in line | 76.5%similar | |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressureBRFSS 2021, from the 2024 release | 82.3% | 79.1 to 85.0 | 80.4%similar | 79.2%in line | 78.2%higherinterval 77.7 to 78.7 | |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adultsBRFSS 2022 | 65.7% | 61.8 to 69.5 | 59.5%similar | 64.4%in line | 63.9%similar | |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 80.1% | 76.3 to 83.5 | 78.4%similar | 78.8%in line | 76.1%similar |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 50% | Estimate | 95% interval | Schuylkill County | PA figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 17.9% | 14.4 to 21.7 | 18.1%similar | 18.3%in line | 16.6%similar | |
| Current cigarette smoking among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 17.3% | 15.0 to 19.8 | 19.9%similar | 15.8%in line | 12.9%higherinterval 12.7 to 13.1 | |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 24.7% | 20.6 to 29.4 | 27.4%similar | 23.8%in line | 23.7%similar | |
| Short sleep duration among adultsBRFSS 2022 | 38.2% | 31.0 to 45.8 | 40.8%similar | 37.9%in line | 36.0%similar |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 50% | Estimate | 95% interval | Schuylkill County | PA figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 34.6% | 30.2 to 39.4 | 36.9%similar | 31.3%in line | 29.9%similar | |
| Cognitive disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 14.3% | 12.6 to 16.1 | 16.6%similar | 14.1%in line | 13.4%similar | |
| Hearing disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 9.3% | 8.3 to 10.5 | 9.2%similar | 7.6%above | 7.1%higherinterval 6.9 to 7.2 | |
| Independent living disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 8.1% | 7.3 to 9.0 | 9.6%similar | 8.1%in line | 7.9%similar | |
| Mobility disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 15.9% | 13.9 to 18.0 | 16.9%similar | 14.2%in line | 13.7%similar | |
| Self-care disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 3.4% | 3.1 to 3.8 | 4.3%lowerinterval 3.9 to 4.7 | 3.7%in line | 3.8%similar | |
| Vision disability among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 4.9% | 4.4 to 5.4 | 5.9%similar | 5.1%in line | 5.7%lowerinterval 5.5 to 5.8 |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 30% | Estimate | 95% interval | Schuylkill County | PA figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 19.1% | 16.9 to 21.6 | 22.0%similar | 18.7%in line | 17.9%similar | |
| Frequent mental distress among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 16.5% | 14.7 to 18.4 | 17.9%similar | 16.4%in line | 15.8%similar | |
| Frequent physical distress among adultsBRFSS 2022, from the 2024 release | 13.8% | 12.2 to 15.6 | 15.2%similar | 13.2%in line | 12.7%similar |
| Measure | Estimate and interval on a scale of 0 to 20% | Estimate | 95% interval | Schuylkill County | PA figure (site aggregate) | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Loneliness among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | CDC does not publish this estimate for the area. | |||||
Estimates in earlier PLACES releases
The current modeling procedure does not support using the estimates to track changes at the local level over time.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES Frequently Asked Questions (page dated 11 Dec 2025, read on 2 Oct 2026)
The table lists what each PLACES release published for ZIP Code 17943, for 12 of the 40 measures.
| Measure | 2022 release | 2023 release | 2024 release | 2025 release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPD | 8.7%7.5 to 10.1 | 8.5%7.1 to 10.1 | 9.6%8.5 to 10.7 | not published |
| Coronary Heart Disease | 7.9%7.1 to 8.7 | 7.4%6.4 to 8.4 | 9.1%8.1 to 10.3 | not published |
| Current Asthma | 9.9%9.3 to 10.5 | 10.6%9.3 to 12.1 | 10.6%9.2 to 12.0 | not published |
| Depression | 22.0%20.7 to 23.4 | 22.8%18.8 to 27.4 | 24.3%20.6 to 28.5 | not published |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10.3 to 12.2 | 10.7%9.0 to 12.5 | 12.3%10.5 to 14.3 | not published |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6%34.0 to 37.2 | 34.4%29.9 to 39.0 | 36.3%31.8 to 40.9 | not published |
| Obesity | 36.3%34.6 to 38.0 | 39.0%31.1 to 47.3 | 35.8%28.1 to 44.3 | not published |
| Health Insurance | 10.8%8.6 to 13.2 | 7.4%5.5 to 9.5 | 7.6%5.3 to 10.5 | not published |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6%17.8 to 19.0 | 16.9%13.7 to 20.4 | 17.9%14.4 to 21.7 | not published |
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.1%18.1 to 23.7 | 20.5%16.5 to 24.6 | 17.3%15.0 to 19.8 | not published |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5%23.8 to 29.1 | 26.8%21.9 to 32.1 | 24.7%20.6 to 29.4 | not published |
| General Health | 15.4%13.3 to 17.8 | 17.7%15.0 to 20.8 | 19.1%16.9 to 21.6 | not published |
The 2022 and 2023 releases use the Census areas of 2010. The releases from 2024 use the Census areas of 2020. One code can cover a different area in the two sets.
Nearby ZIP Codes
These links are for navigation. The miles are the distance between the internal points that the Census Bureau gives for the two areas.
- ZIP Code 17921PA1.2 miles
- ZIP Code 17936Gordon, PA2.2 miles
- ZIP Code 17851PA3.7 miles
- ZIP Code 17834Kulpmont, PA4.8 miles
- ZIP Code 17832Marion Heights, PA5 miles
- ZIP Code 17935PA5.6 miles
- ZIP Code 17901PA7.2 miles
- ZIP Code 17954Minersville, PA8 miles
- ZIP Code 17964PA8.2 miles
- ZIP Code 17931Altamont, PA8.8 miles
- Schuylkill County 52 ZIP Codes
- Lavelle CDP place
- Pennsylvania 1,787 ZIP Codes
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Official sources
- PLACES: Local Data for Better HealthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. The PLACES project of CDC. Checked .
- PLACES Data PortalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC page about the data portal and the data sets. Checked .
- PLACES ZCTA data, 2025 releaseCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. The data set of CDC for this kind of area. Checked .
- ZIP Code Tabulation AreasUS Census Bureau. What a ZIP Code Tabulation Area is. Checked .
- Pennsylvania Department of HealthThe health department of the state. Checked .
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Cite this page
Health by ZIP. ZIP Code 17943: CDC PLACES estimates, 2025 release. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES: Local Data for Better Health. CDC updated the data on 4 Dec 2025. https://healthbyzip.com/zip/17943/
The address of this page stays the same. CDC's own citation is at the foot of the page.
Where the figures come from
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. CDC updated the data on . The page shows the 2022, 2023, 2024 releases as a record. The data are a US government work in the public domain. Data set on data.cdc.gov. The boundaries and the links between ZIP Codes, counties and places come from the US Census Bureau. Percentages have one decimal, as CDC publishes them. A state figure is a site aggregate: the site computes it. The shares of a ZIP Code in a county or a place are shares of land area from the Census 2020 relationship files. The site corrects an error of its own processing at the next build. See corrections.
Questions about ZIP Code 17943
- How does the obesity estimate of ZIP Code 17943 compare with Schuylkill County?
The estimate for Schuylkill County is 39.0%.
The 95% confidence interval is 31.3% to 47.3%.
The two intervals overlap. The estimate for ZIP Code 17943 is similar.
- How does the obesity estimate of ZIP Code 17943 compare with Pennsylvania and the nation?
The Pennsylvania figure is 33.8% (site aggregate).
It has no confidence interval.
The Pennsylvania figure is inside the interval of ZIP Code 17943. The estimate is in line with it.
The US estimate is 33.3%.
The 95% confidence interval is 33.0% to 33.6%.
The two intervals overlap. The estimate for ZIP Code 17943 is similar.
- What does CDC estimate for diagnosed diabetes in ZIP Code 17943?
CDC estimates that 12.3% of the adults of ZIP Code 17943 have diagnosed diabetes.
The 95% confidence interval is 10.5% to 14.3%.
PLACES 2024, BRFSS 2022.
- For how many measures is ZIP Code 17943 higher or lower than Schuylkill County?
ZIP Code 17943 and Schuylkill County both have an estimate for 33 measures.
The estimate for ZIP Code 17943 is higher for 0 measures.
It is lower for 1 measure.
It is similar for 32 measures.
28 estimates on the page are from a release before PLACES 2025. The report card names the release.
7 measures have no estimate for this area in any release on this site.