Photo: Roland Penttila · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Ashtabula Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ashtabula Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 44004. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ashtabula Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ashtabula Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Ashtabula Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ashtabula Township adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ashtabula Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.8%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10.7% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ashtabula Township’s likely range; Ashtabula Township’s figures come from ZIP code 44004, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ashtabula Township adults…
Ashtabula Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Ashtabula Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Ashtabula Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ashtabula Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Ashtabula Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ashtabula Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Ashtabula 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.
Ashtabula 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Township | D− | 46.3% | 17% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Edgewood | D | 46.1% | 16.7% | 20.4% | CDC place |
| Ashtabula | D− | 48.4% | 17.5% | 22.5% | CDC place |
| Saybrook Township | D− | 46.5% | 17.3% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Kingsville Township | D | 43.7% | 16.1% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ashtabula Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ashtabula Township
Why doesn’t Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula Township.
What hospital is closest to Ashtabula Township?
Ashtabula County Medical Center in Ashtabula, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shi Ashtabula Family Health Center in Ashtabula, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ashtabula 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.