Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Bedford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bedford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43844, 43812. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bedford Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Bedford Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Bedford Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Bedford Township
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bedford Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), 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 Bedford Township’s likely range; Bedford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43844, 43812, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bedford Township adults…
Bedford Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bedford Township 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
Care in and near Bedford Township
No hospital or community health center in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Bedford 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.
14.3% of Bedford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bedford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | D | 41% | 14.8% | 19.8% | ZIP 43844 |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | D | 42.3% | 16.3% | 20.5% | ZIP 43812 |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — |
Washington Township and Perry 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 Bedford Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bedford Township
Why doesn’t Bedford 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 Bedford Township.
What hospital is closest to Bedford Township?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Bedford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bedford Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Center - Coshocton UC in Coshocton, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bedford 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.