Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Baltic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baltic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Baltic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baltic
Dental care lags in Baltic
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Baltic has no health insurance
11.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Baltic
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 15.4% 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 Baltic’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Baltic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Baltic adults…
Baltic runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baltic
No hospital or community health center in Baltic 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 Baltic; ≈ 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 Baltic adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Baltic runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Baltic 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% of Baltic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Baltic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Township | C− | 39.2% | 11.4% | 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 Baltic adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Baltic
Why doesn’t Baltic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Baltic.
What hospital is closest to Baltic?
Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Baltic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Baltic.
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.