Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Ames Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Ames Township trails Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45711, 45701, 45761, 45732. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ames Township
Depression is more common in Ames Township
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.3%), vs 25.4% across Ohio. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.1%, vs 17.5% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Ames Township
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 18.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 Ames Township’s likely range; Ames Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45711, 45701, 45761, 45732, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Ames Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ames Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 51% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Ames Township’s median household income is $83,500; among the 10,491 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Ames Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ames Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Ames Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Ames Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Ames Township adults…
Ames Township runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ames Township
No hospital or community health center in Ames 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 Ames 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Ames Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Ames Township and the towns around it
Ames Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Township | C+ | 36.5% | 12.7% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dover Township | C | 36.8% | 13.6% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Canaan Township | B− | 35% | 8.6% | 14.9% | ZIP 45701 |
| Homer Township | — | — | — | — |
Bern Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Homer Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ames Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ames Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ames Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Ames Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ames Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18–23.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%32.1–41.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%34.5–40.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.9–38.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.8–30.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.5–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.9%15.9–22.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14–18.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.4%22.9–30 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.1–21.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%34.9–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.8–9.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75.3–80.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%52.9–59.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.2–84.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%71.5–76.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.8–71.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%67.3–79.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%26.2–32.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%32.2–41 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.8–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13.5–18.4 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.2–13.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.4–10.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27.7–34.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.5–18.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 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 Ames Township
Is Ames Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ames Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ames Township?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 41.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ames Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Ames Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ames Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.8%), 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 Ames Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ames 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.