Photo: Wdzinc · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bloom Township is healthier than 29%
Bloom Township beats Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43110, 43112, 43130, 43136. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloom Township
What’s behind Bloom Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloom Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #270 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 68% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Bloom Township’s median household income is $114,493; among the 6,525 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 29%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Bloom Township adults…
Bloom Township runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bloom Township
No hospital or community health center in Bloom 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 Bloom 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.
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloom Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Bloom Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Bloom 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.
10.3% of Bloom Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bloom Township and the towns around it
Bloom Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Township | B | 34.9% | 12% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Violet Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Greenfield Township | B− | 35.5% | 12.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | C | 38.4% | 12.4% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Amanda Township | C+ | 36.6% | 12.9% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bloom Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloom Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloom Township is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bloom Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloom Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.5–19.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.7–14.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.5–18.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.9%30.2–39.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.6–13.3 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%32.6–38.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.2–39.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.7–31.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10.1–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.4–14.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%20.6–26.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.3–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%33.9–42.7 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.9–8.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.8–82.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.9–69.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.7–88.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.3–80 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%62.2–69.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69.4–80.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%23.1–28.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.3–38.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.8–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%24–29.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.7–13.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.8–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.7 | 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 Bloom Township
Is Bloom Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloom Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #270 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 Bloom Township?
CDC estimates 34.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 39.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloom Township?
Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Bloom Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bloom Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.1%), 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 Bloom 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 Bloom 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.