Photo: Bwsmith84 · CC BY 3.0Where Benton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Benton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45767, 43946. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Benton Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Benton Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Benton Township runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Benton Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Benton Township, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.7% 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 Benton Township’s likely range; Benton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45767, 43946, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Benton Township adults…
Benton 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 Benton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Benton Township
No hospital or community health center in Benton 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 Benton 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 Benton Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Benton 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.
12.3% of Benton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Benton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview Township | D | 44.3% | 15.4% | 19.6% | ZIP 45767 |
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 Benton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Benton Township
Why doesn’t Benton 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 Benton Township.
What hospital is closest to Benton Township?
Sistersville General Hospital in Sistersville, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Benton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Benton 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.