Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Adams Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Adams Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43832, 43824. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Adams Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Adams Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Adams Township runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Adams Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (54.4% vs 62.9%), cholesterol checks (82.5% vs 86.1%), colon screening (61.1% vs 65.2%) and mammograms (69.4% vs 76%). Checkups ↓
More Adams Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Adams Township’s likely range; Adams Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43832, 43824, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Adams Township adults…
Adams Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Adams Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Care in and near Adams Township
No hospital or community health center in Adams Township 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 Adams Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Adams Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Adams Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Adams Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.2% of Adams Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Adams Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township | D | 44.1% | 16.3% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
| White Eyes Township | D | 40.5% | 12.8% | 21.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bucks Township | D | 41.7% | 12.9% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Salem Township | D | 45.4% | 15.6% | 21% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Adams Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Adams Township
Why doesn’t Adams Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Adams Township.
What hospital is closest to Adams Township?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Adams Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Adams Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.