Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bedford Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Bedford Township trails Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45769, 45776, 45723, 45710. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bedford Township
Bedford Township is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bedford Township is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bedford Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Bedford Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Bedford Township adults get no exercise
35.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 45769, 45776, 45723, 45710, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Bedford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bedford Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 16% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Bedford Township’s median household income is $60,536; among the 9,069 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Bedford Township adults…
Bedford Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bedford Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bedford Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bedford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bedford Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bedford Township runs above Ohio.
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.
15.6% of Bedford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bedford Township and the towns around it
Bedford Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Township | D | 42.2% | 16.2% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Chester Township | D− | 44.1% | 16.5% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Lodi Township | C+ | 36.3% | 11.6% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Orange Township | D | 41.6% | 15.9% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Salisbury Township | D− | 44.1% | 17.2% | 22.5% | ZIP codes |
| Scipio Township | D | 42% | 16% | 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 Bedford Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bedford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bedford Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bedford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bedford Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.1%22.1–28.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.6–21.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%36.3–48.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.2%14.4–18.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.8%40.2–47.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%37–44.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.5–38.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.8–22 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%17.9–23.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.9%31.4–40.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.5–18.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%33.8–44.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.3–10.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77–82.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%54.9–61.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.5–87 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.4–83 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.7–68.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.1%66.2–79.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.3–31 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.1–39.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.7–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.5%14–19.2 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.2–13.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.6%13.1–18.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.5%31.5–39.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.6%16.3–21 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.7–18.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–10.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Bedford Township
Is Bedford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bedford Township is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bedford Township?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 48.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bedford Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Bedford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bedford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.7%), 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 Bedford Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
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. 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.