Photo: Chamberednautilus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Alexandria residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alexandria, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Alexandria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexandria
Alexandria is short on primary care and mental health care
Alexandria’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Alexandria adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Alexandria is an active town
Only 21.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Alexandria’s likely range.
Care in and near Alexandria
No hospital or community health center in Alexandria 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 Alexandria; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Alexandria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Alexandria adults…
Alexandria runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexandria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Alexandria adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Alexandria 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.
Alexandria and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alexandria adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alexandria
Why doesn’t Alexandria have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alexandria.
What hospital is closest to Alexandria?
Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Alexandria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alexandria?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lower Lights Health Newark in Newark, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexandria.
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.