When looking at the Unmet Need Score (UNS) from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) data tool, Downtown Johnstown (zip code 15901) had the highest UNS in Pennsylvania of 96.07 out of a possible 100. The UNS is a composite of 33 statistics. These statistics are in the table below for the 15901 zip code. To see how Downtown Johnstown compares to Pennsylvania, the mean and medians for all Pa zip codes are presented along side each of the 33 statistics. The state mean UNS is 50.14 and the median UNS is 50.62. The median is the value that is in the middle when all values in a data set are ranked from highest to lowest.
In the table below Downtown Johnstown has an all cause mortality rate 16% higher than the state median. The rate of having an associate degree or higher is 16% lower than the state median. The poverty rate is more than 3 times higher than the state median. You can see the myriad of statistics below to explain why the UNS for downtown Johnstown is so high.
These statistics come from the federal government. With all of the upheaval at the Department of Health and Human Services under Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. and Trumps firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is disturbing what may happen to the data that is available. This could make it impossible to shed light social ills here in the area.
| Measure | PA Zip code Statistics | ||
| ZIP Code | 15901 (Downtown Johnstown) | Mean | Median |
| ZCTA Unmet Need Score | 96.07 | 50.14 | 50.62 |
| All-Cause Mortality | 902.0 | 778.44 | 778.00 |
| Associate Degree or Higher | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.31 |
| Asthma | 12.60 | 10.81 | 10.80 |
| Below 200% Federal Poverty Level | 0.57 | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| Below Poverty Level | 0.39 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Broadband Access | 0.69 | 0.84 | 0.85 |
| Cervical Cancer Screening | 76 | 82.53 | 82.59 |
| Chlamydia | 279 | 303.78 | 257.60 |
| Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis 3 Dose (DTP3) Coverage | 90 | 90.04 | 90.20 |
| Dental Visit | 48 | 63.79 | 63.70 |
| Diabetes | 20 | 11.93 | 11.90 |
| Drug Mortality | 72 | 43.01 | 39.84 |
| Health Center Penetration | 0.04 | 0.29 | 0.14 |
| Health Center Penetration Total Population | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| Housing Stress | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Life Expectancy | 77 | 78.41 | 78.31 |
| Limited Healthy Food | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
| Linguistic Isolation | 1.80 | 2.17 | 0.70 |
| Low Birthweight | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| No High School Diploma | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| No High School Diploma Age 25+ | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.08 |
| No Vehicle Access | 0.44 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Obesity | 45 | 35.05 | 35.40 |
| Pap Smear Screening | 75 | 80.48 | 80.52 |
| Poor Mental Health | 20 | 16.65 | 16.70 |
| Poor Physical Health | 22 | 14.14 | 14.30 |
| Preterm Births | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Preventable Hospital Stays | 2994 | 2984.56 | 2921.75 |
| Single-Parent Household | 0.39 | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| Smoking | 26 | 17.24 | 17.60 |
| Under 5 Mortality | 6.58 | 6.53 | 6.58 |
| Unemployment | 9 | 5.05 | 4.20 |
| Uninsured | 0 | 0.06 | 0.04 |