Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Berkshire Township is healthier than 52%
Berkshire Township beats Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43021, 43074. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berkshire Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Berkshire Township’s lead shrinks
Berkshire Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 3,121 towns with similar household incomes ($109K–$181K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Berkshire Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.3% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (14.2% vs 17.5%), lack of emotional support (17.1% vs 21.3%) and depression (22.4% vs 25.4%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Berkshire Township is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 14 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Berkshire Township
Berkshire Township runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.6% vs 8%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). 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 Berkshire Township’s likely range; Berkshire Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43021, 43074, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Berkshire Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berkshire Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #80 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 94% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 69%.
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). Berkshire Township’s median household income is $145,091; among the 3,121 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($109K–$181K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
How Berkshire Township adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Berkshire Township does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Berkshire 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Out of every 100 Berkshire Township adults…
Berkshire Township runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Berkshire Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Berkshire Township
No hospital or community health center in Berkshire 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 Berkshire 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 Berkshire Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.5% of Berkshire Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Berkshire Township and the towns around it
Berkshire Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Township | A | 33.5% | 10.4% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Sunbury | A | 32.8% | 9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Trenton Township | A | 33.8% | 10.6% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Genoa Township | A | 32.1% | 10.4% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Berlin Township | A | 32.8% | 10.1% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Kingston Township | A | 33.8% | 10.6% | 12.1% | ZIP 43074 |
| Orange Township | A+ | 30.5% | 8.9% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berkshire Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berkshire Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berkshire Township is better than Ohio on 22 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Berkshire Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berkshire Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.5–12 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%29.1–38.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.7 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.5–35.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.8–38.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.6–30.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.6–9.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.8–13.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%15.6–21.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19%16.4–21.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%27.5–35 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.1–84.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.1%72.6–77.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%88–90.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.4–81.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%65–72.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.7–84.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.4%19.8–25.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.9–34.7 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.1%14.5–20 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.2–9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.9–8.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.7%18.1–23.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 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 Berkshire Township
Is Berkshire Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berkshire Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #80 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 Berkshire Township?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 38.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berkshire Township?
Mount Carmel St. Ann's in Westerville, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Berkshire Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Berkshire Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–5.9%), 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 Berkshire Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Berkshire 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.