Photo: Roseohioresident · Public domainWhere Athens Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Athens Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43907, 43950, 43977. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Athens Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Athens Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Athens Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Athens Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Athens Township, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. 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 Athens Township’s likely range; Athens Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43907, 43950, 43977, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Athens Township adults…
Athens Township runs above OH on 8 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Athens Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Athens Township
No hospital or community health center in Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Athens 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.
13.7% of Athens Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadiz Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Short Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moorefield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheeling Township | C | 40% | 13.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Cadiz Township and Short Creek Township: not graded. Moorefield 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 Athens Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Athens Township
Why doesn’t Athens 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 Athens Township.
What hospital is closest to Athens Township?
Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Athens Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Athens Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast, Inc. - Cadiz Health Center in Cadiz, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Athens 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.