Photo: Vbofficial · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Alexander Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Alexander Township differs from Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45701, 45710. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexander Township
Mental distress runs high in Alexander Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.2%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Depression is above the state too: 31.1%, vs 25.4% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alexander Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.1%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (11.8% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 18.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Alexander Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (76.6% vs 79.9%), dentist visits (55.5% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (78% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Alexander Township’s likely range; Alexander Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45701, 45710, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Alexander Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexander Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #482 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 68% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Alexander Township’s median household income is $80,956; among the 10,709 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$101K), it’s healthier than 31%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Alexander Township compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 32.7% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%); stroke, 3% (U.S. 3.4%).
How Alexander Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alexander Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Alexander 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.
18.1% of Alexander Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexander Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Alexander Township adults…
Alexander Township runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alexander Township
No hospital or community health center in Alexander 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 Alexander 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Alexander Township and the towns around it
Alexander Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Township | C+ | 36.4% | 10.9% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lee Township | C | 37.3% | 13% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Athens Township | B− | 35.1% | 9% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Lodi Township | C+ | 36.3% | 11.6% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Scipio Township | D | 42% | 16% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alexander Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Alexander Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Alexander Township is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Alexander Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Alexander Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%19–23.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.6–15.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.2%20.1–24.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%32.1–40.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.9–36.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30.1–35.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.6–26.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12%10.8–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.6–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.9–20.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14.3–18.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%24–30.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.7–22 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35–44.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.7–79.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%52.4–58.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78%75.7–80.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69%66.7–71.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62.6–70.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.4%68.5–79.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.1%28–34.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%34–42.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.8–24.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.1%16.6–21.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.6–15.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%15.6–20.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.9–35.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.8–13.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.7–20.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9.6–11.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Alexander Township
Is Alexander Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Alexander Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #482 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 31%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Alexander Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 40.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Alexander Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Alexander Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Alexander Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.3%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Alexander Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexander 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.