Health and Nutrition of Gastonville, PA Residents

Settings
X
Data:
Click to activate map...
Based on 2000-2020 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram

Fifty percent of Gastonville residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 22 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of three meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Gastonville 49.7%
  • Washington County 53.8%
  • State 49.8%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 22.0
  • County 21.4
  • State 21.5

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Gastonville 3.3
  • County 3.8
  • Pennsylvania 3.5

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Gastonville 1.8
  • County 1.6
  • State 1.8

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Gastonville 1.6
  • County 1.8
  • Pennsylvania 1.7

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Here 3.1
  • Washington County 3.3
  • State 3.5

The average Gastonville resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Twelve percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty five percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Gastonville residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 44 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average two days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 22 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Gastonville 2.3
  • Washington County 1.7
  • Pennsylvania 2.0

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Here 12.4%
  • Washington County 12.5%
  • State 15.9%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Here 24.6%
  • Washington County 19.3%
  • State 21.1%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Gastonville 43.6%
  • County 52.5%
  • Pennsylvania 46.3%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Here 2.4
  • Washington County 3.2
  • State 2.8

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Here 2.7
  • Washington County 2.7
  • State 2.8

Average number of teeth

  • Gastonville 21.7
  • County 23.3
  • Pennsylvania 22.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average height of Gastonville residents 16 years and older is 69 inches. The average weight is 198 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Thirty five percent of people living here are obese. Fifty one percent have ever been obese. Twenty five percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Gastonville 69.4
  • Washington County 67.1
  • Pennsylvania 66.8

Average weight (pounds)

  • Gastonville 197.7
  • Washington County 179.7
  • State 180.1

Average BMI

  • Gastonville 28.8
  • Washington County 28.4
  • State 28.7

People that are obese (%)

  • Gastonville 35.2%
  • Washington County 35.0%
  • State 37.5%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Here 50.6%
  • County 46.3%
  • State 49.4%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Here 24.7%
  • Washington County 37.6%
  • Pennsylvania 34.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty seven percent of Gastonville residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty eight percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty eight percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Four percent have ever used heroin. Fifteen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Here 67.1%
  • County 65.8%
  • State 64.2%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Here 27.6%
  • Washington County 22.2%
  • Pennsylvania 23.8%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Gastonville 27.6%
  • County 20.5%
  • Pennsylvania 21.6%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Gastonville 3.9%
  • County 2.5%
  • State 3.2%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Here 14.7%
  • Washington County 11.1%
  • Pennsylvania 12.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of people living in Gastonville have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Three percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Gastonville 10.0%
  • Washington County 9.4%
  • Pennsylvania 10.6%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Here 39.7%
  • Washington County 50.5%
  • Pennsylvania 47.7%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.3%
  • Washington County 3.0%
  • State 3.3%

Gastonville residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Gastonville 1.0
  • Washington County 1.1
  • Pennsylvania 1.2

Sixteen percent of Gastonville residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Five percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Sixty eight percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Twenty nine percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Twenty two percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Thirty one percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Thirty one percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 16.3%
  • County 11.7%
  • Pennsylvania 11.7%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 5.0%
  • County 6.0%
  • State 5.8%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Gastonville 68.5%
  • County 71.0%
  • Pennsylvania 68.9%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Gastonville 28.9%
  • Washington County 34.9%
  • Pennsylvania 30.2%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 21.7%
  • County 17.0%
  • State 16.1%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Here 31.0%
  • County 22.8%
  • Pennsylvania 21.9%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 31.1%
  • Washington County 44.4%
  • Pennsylvania 41.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy six percent of people living in Gastonville are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Here 76.0%
  • County 80.8%
  • Pennsylvania 75.8%

Twenty one percent of people living in Gastonville have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty seven percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty six percent of people in Gastonville frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty three percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Gastonville 21.1%
  • Washington County 25.3%
  • State 24.7%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Here 26.7%
  • Washington County 27.0%
  • State 25.9%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Gastonville 46.4%
  • County 48.6%
  • State 44.2%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Gastonville 22.6%
  • Washington County 20.4%
  • State 20.8%

Thirty one percent of people living in Gastonville use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Here 31.0%
  • County 44.8%
  • State 35.2%

Twenty eight percent of Gastonville residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Twenty nine percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty two percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Forty eight percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Nineteen percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Nineteen percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Nineteen percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Sixteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Six percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 28.1%
  • County 23.8%
  • State 25.9%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Here 28.8%
  • County 24.2%
  • Pennsylvania 27.2%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Here 41.8%
  • County 40.7%
  • Pennsylvania 41.6%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Here 48.0%
  • Washington County 50.8%
  • Pennsylvania 51.3%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 19.0%
  • County 23.9%
  • State 27.4%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Here 18.7%
  • County 19.6%
  • State 21.1%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 19.3%
  • Washington County 17.5%
  • Pennsylvania 18.9%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Here 16.3%
  • County 11.0%
  • State 13.7%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Gastonville 6.2%
  • Washington County 3.7%
  • Pennsylvania 4.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Gastonville residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Here 2.0
  • County 2.3
  • Pennsylvania 2.2

Eighty seven percent of people living in Gastonville have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Eight percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 6.4 days per month on average. They have 8.5 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 36 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Gastonville 86.7%
  • Washington County 82.8%
  • Pennsylvania 79.5%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Here 7.8%
  • County 8.7%
  • State 11.0%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Here 6.4
  • County 5.9
  • Pennsylvania 5.0

Average drinks/week

  • Here 8.5
  • County 5.3
  • State 5.7

Average days/year people drink much

  • Here 36.0
  • County 19.7
  • State 23.4

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety seven percent of Gastonville residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety six percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Eighty eight percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Forty nine percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Eight percent of males in Gastonville have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety seven percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty three percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Forty four percent have ever had anal sex. Fourteen percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Gastonville were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 26 women. He has vaginal sex with 22 women. People living here were on average 19 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on 10 women. People in Gastonville were 17 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. Five percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Gastonville has vaginal or anal sex 70 times a year. Fifty six percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Gastonville 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with five men on average. They have had five male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.5 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty four percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Gastonville 96.7%
  • Washington County 97.3%
  • State 97.2%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 95.7%
  • County 94.4%
  • State 94.6%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Here 88.2%
  • County 88.6%
  • State 86.9%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 48.6%
  • Washington County 43.5%
  • State 48.0%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Gastonville 7.6%
  • County 7.3%
  • Pennsylvania 5.9%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Gastonville 97.2%
  • County 97.6%
  • Pennsylvania 97.3%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 83.1%
  • County 88.3%
  • State 84.5%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Gastonville 43.7%
  • Washington County 39.6%
  • State 38.1%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 13.6%
  • County 10.0%
  • State 11.4%

Average age people first had sex

  • Gastonville 16.8
  • County 17.2
  • Pennsylvania 16.8

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 25.5
  • County 23.3
  • State 27.0

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Gastonville 22.3
  • County 17.3
  • State 21.2

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 18.6
  • County 22.0
  • Pennsylvania 21.7

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Gastonville 10.1
  • County 4.6
  • Pennsylvania 5.1

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Here 17.1
  • Washington County 19.1
  • Pennsylvania 19.9

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Gastonville 4.8%
  • County 5.6%
  • Pennsylvania 8.7%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Here 69.6
  • Washington County 54.1
  • State 60.6

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Gastonville 56.3%
  • Washington County 57.4%
  • State 54.1%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Gastonville 5.3
  • Washington County 10.2
  • State 11.2

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 4.7
  • County 9.0
  • State 9.8

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Gastonville 0.5
  • Washington County 0.4
  • State 0.5

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Here 84.4%
  • Washington County 86.8%
  • Pennsylvania 82.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of households in Gastonville use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Six percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 8.5%
  • County 9.7%
  • Pennsylvania 10.1%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Here 5.9%
  • County 4.6%
  • State 4.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Gastonville residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Twenty five percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Here 6.9
  • Washington County 6.9
  • Pennsylvania 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Here 25.4%
  • County 32.1%
  • Pennsylvania 31.9%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Fifty one percent of Gastonville residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Here 51.2%
  • Washington County 41.7%
  • Pennsylvania 50.8%

Thirty two percent of Gastonville residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty four percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty three percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Eighteen percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty two percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.2 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 32.5%
  • Washington County 19.0%
  • State 21.6%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 44.4%
  • County 36.6%
  • State 37.3%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Gastonville 22.8%
  • Washington County 28.9%
  • State 28.8%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Here 17.7%
  • County 22.9%
  • State 18.4%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Gastonville 42.4%
  • County 48.8%
  • State 41.8%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Here 5.8
  • County 6.5
  • Pennsylvania 6.1

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Gastonville 2.9
  • Washington County 2.6
  • State 2.8

Average hours a day using computer

  • Here 1.2
  • County 1.3
  • State 1.2

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Five percent of Gastonville residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Five percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Twenty nine percent are overweight. Eighteen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Eleven percent of people living in Gastonville have ever received a blood transfusion. Eighteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Twenty two percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Three percent have congestive heart failure. Six percent have coronary heart disease. Three percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Six percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Five percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Four percent have ever had emphysema. Four percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. One percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Eight percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Gastonville 4.8%
  • Washington County 9.8%
  • State 10.7%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Gastonville 4.6%
  • Washington County 4.2%
  • Pennsylvania 3.9%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 28.8%
  • County 34.9%
  • State 34.2%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 17.7%
  • Washington County 17.3%
  • State 20.2%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Gastonville 11.1%
  • Washington County 13.0%
  • Pennsylvania 12.4%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Gastonville 17.8%
  • Washington County 16.7%
  • Pennsylvania 19.2%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Here 22.3%
  • Washington County 28.0%
  • Pennsylvania 27.5%

People with gout (%)

  • Gastonville 3.8%
  • County 4.8%
  • State 4.1%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Gastonville 2.8%
  • Washington County 3.1%
  • Pennsylvania 3.8%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Here 5.9%
  • County 3.7%
  • Pennsylvania 3.5%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Gastonville 2.6%
  • Washington County 2.5%
  • State 2.5%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Gastonville 6.1%
  • County 4.1%
  • State 4.2%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Gastonville 4.6%
  • County 3.7%
  • State 4.3%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 3.6%
  • Washington County 2.7%
  • Pennsylvania 3.5%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Gastonville 4.0%
  • County 9.0%
  • State 8.1%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 3.9%
  • County 3.6%
  • Pennsylvania 4.0%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Here 1.1%
  • Washington County 2.5%
  • State 3.0%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Here 8.4%
  • Washington County 12.0%
  • State 9.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty two percent of births in Gastonville were vaginal deliveries. Thirty eight percent of deliveries were cesarean. 98.5 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Fifty eight percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Seventy nine percent of women breastfeed their children. Twelve percent of women in Gastonville have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Seven percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Sixty five percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Four percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Twenty eight percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Eleven percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Gastonville 62.4%
  • County 64.4%
  • State 65.5%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Here 37.6%
  • County 35.6%
  • State 34.5%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Here 98.5%
  • Washington County 99.4%
  • Pennsylvania 99.3%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Gastonville 58.1%
  • Washington County 58.6%
  • State 60.1%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Gastonville 79.3%
  • County 59.8%
  • Pennsylvania 53.0%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Gastonville 12.3%
  • County 25.4%
  • Pennsylvania 24.1%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Here 6.7%
  • Washington County 14.0%
  • Pennsylvania 13.1%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 65.2%
  • County 77.2%
  • Pennsylvania 74.0%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Gastonville 4.1%
  • Washington County 8.7%
  • State 7.9%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 27.6%
  • County 13.0%
  • State 15.2%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Gastonville 10.7%
  • County 23.7%
  • Pennsylvania 19.6%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Gastonville report their general health condition on average at 57 percent. Three percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 33 percent of Gastonville residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Eleven percent of people living in Gastonville are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 57.5%
  • County 59.7%
  • Pennsylvania 55.7%

Blood donors (%)

  • Gastonville 3.3%
  • Washington County 5.4%
  • State 4.3%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Here 32.8%
  • County 39.3%
  • State 38.7%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Here 10.6%
  • County 8.7%
  • State 8.5%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People in Gastonville spend $336 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 24 percent of their income. The average family in Gastonville spends $65 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $105 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is six percent of their income. They also spend $17 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $336
  • Washington County $360
  • State $356

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Here 23.8%
  • County 20.3%
  • Pennsylvania 23.5%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $65
  • Washington County $71
  • State $70

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Gastonville 4.8%
  • Washington County 3.8%
  • Pennsylvania 4.1%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Gastonville $105
  • County $167
  • Pennsylvania $137

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Here 6.0%
  • Washington County 7.4%
  • Pennsylvania 6.6%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Gastonville $17
  • Washington County $26
  • Pennsylvania $23

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Here 1.1%
  • Washington County 1.2%
  • State 1.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Gastonville report their general condition of hearing on average at 74 percent. Seventy six percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety two percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty five percent of Gastonville population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Sixty eight percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Twenty three percent of people in Gastonville had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Gastonville 73.8%
  • County 78.9%
  • Pennsylvania 78.0%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 75.9%
  • Washington County 81.0%
  • Pennsylvania 77.9%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Gastonville 92.0%
  • Washington County 95.2%
  • Pennsylvania 94.6%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 25.0%
  • Washington County 20.1%
  • Pennsylvania 20.6%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Gastonville 68.2%
  • Washington County 38.0%
  • Pennsylvania 43.4%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Gastonville 22.9%
  • County 14.9%
  • State 15.4%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Thirty one percent of Gastonville residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Here 31.0%
  • County 28.6%
  • State 27.3%

Eighteen percent of Gastonville residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty five percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Nine percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Eleven percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Nine percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Here 17.9%
  • County 15.7%
  • Pennsylvania 19.1%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Gastonville 25.3%
  • County 22.9%
  • Pennsylvania 25.7%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 8.9%
  • Washington County 9.1%
  • State 9.9%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Gastonville 10.7%
  • Washington County 8.1%
  • State 10.3%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Gastonville 9.0%
  • Washington County 8.5%
  • State 8.6%
Table of Contents