Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Aid Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aid Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45659, 45645, 45696. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aid Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Aid Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.4%, vs 13.2% across Ohio. In all, Aid Township runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Aid Township
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 23.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Aid Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), vs 15.4% 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 Aid Township’s likely range; Aid Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45659, 45645, 45696, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Aid Township adults…
Aid Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aid 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 Aid Township
1 community health center in Aid Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Aid 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 Aid Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Aid Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Aid 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 Aid Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Aid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township | D | 41.4% | 15% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
| Symmes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mason Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elizabeth Township | D− | 43.4% | 16.1% | 22.7% | ZIP codes |
Symmes Township and Mason Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aid Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aid Township
Why doesn’t Aid 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 Aid Township.
What hospital is closest to Aid Township?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Aid Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Aid Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aid Family Medical Center in Kitts Hill, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aid 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.