Where Blue Rock Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blue Rock Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43720, 43727, 43756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blue Rock Township
Out of every 100 Blue Rock Township adults…
Blue Rock Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Blue Rock Township is an older town: 27% 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 Blue Rock Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Blue Rock Township
No hospital or community health center in Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock 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.
18 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Blue Rock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Blue Rock Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Blue Rock 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.
11.1% of Blue Rock Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Blue Rock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | D | 45.4% | 15.9% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Salt Creek Township | C+ | 41.8% | 13.4% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Meigs Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloom Township | — | — | — | — |
Meigs Township and Bloom 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 Blue Rock Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blue Rock Township
Why doesn’t Blue Rock 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 Blue Rock Township.
What hospital is closest to Blue Rock Township?
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Blue Rock Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blue Rock 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.