Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bath Township is healthier than 80%
Bath Township differs from Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45324, 45433, 45424, 45385. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bath Township
Bath Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bath Township is healthier than 57%. Against the 9,574 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 80%. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Bath Township
Grades next door run from Miami Township (A−) to Dayton (D−). Bath Township is a B. Around town ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Bath Township
Bath Township runs below Ohio on six chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%), diabetes (10.4% vs 13.2%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Bath Township’s likely range; Bath Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45324, 45433, 45424, 45385, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Bath Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bath Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns, #308 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 75% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Bath Township’s median household income is $62,856; among the 9,574 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 80%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Bath Township adults…
Bath Township runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bath Township and the towns around it
Bath Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Township | B | 38.4% | 10.4% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Beavercreek Township | B | 37.5% | 11.9% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Fairborn | C+ | 40.1% | 11.3% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Dayton | D− | 42.9% | 17.6% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Miami Township | A− | 35.5% | 11.4% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mad River Township | C+ | 39.5% | 13% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Riverside | C− | 37% | 13.7% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | A− | 36.1% | 5.7% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Bath Township
1 hospital in Bath 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 Bath 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.
28 miles of trails across 41 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bath Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bath Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Bath 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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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Bath Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bath Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bath Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bath Township is better than Ohio on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bath Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bath Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.3–19.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17–21.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.4%32.5–44.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%28.7–35.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%29.4–36.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25%22.5–27.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%6–7.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.4–16.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%12–15.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%20.8–28.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.6–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%33.9–43.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.6–9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.8–80.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%58.5–64.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%80.4–84.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70.5–75.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62.4–70.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.5%66.6–79.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23–30 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.4%32.1–42 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.6–25.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.3–16.8 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.7%10.2–13.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.4–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.5%7.6–9.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%10.1–13.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%24.2–31.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.8–12.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Bath Township
Is Bath Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bath Township is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #308 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bath Township?
CDC estimates 38.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 44.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bath Township?
Soin Medical Center in Beaver Creek, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Bath Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bath Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9%), 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 Bath Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bath 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.