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Health in Bristol Township · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Bristol Township residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bristol Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43756, 43720. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Bristol Township

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bristol Township

1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Bristol Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Bristol Township

56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓

More Bristol Township adults get no exercise

1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. There are 34 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. 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 Bristol Township’s likely range; Bristol Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43756, 43720, which may reach past town lines.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Bristol Township adults…

Bristol Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

11 of every 100 Bristol Township adults have COPD
Ohio: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 9.9–12.8%
Better than OHWorseAbout the sameOhio
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Bristol Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.

82%Yearly checkupOH 80%
57%Dentist visitOH 63%
87%Cholesterol checkOH 86%
63%Colon screeningOH 65%
73%MammogramOH 76%
83%Taking BP medsOH 79%
1 in 12
working-age adults has no health insurance
Bristol Township 8.3% · Ohio 1 in 13 (8%)
Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio

Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.

Get no exercise 33.3%OH 26.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 40%OH 37.9%
Binge drink 14.4%OH 16.6%
Smoke cigarettes 18.7%OH 15.4%
0%10%20%30%40%
Bristol Township, betterBristol Township, worseAbout the sameOhio
Where Bristol Township gets moving

34 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve

Parks & trails →
Getting care

Care in and near Bristol Township

No hospital or community health center in Bristol Township itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERGenesis HospitalZanesville · 21.3 miDirections →
+Low-cost careMuskingum Valley Health CentersMalta · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
7.2 mi
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
6 sites · nearest in Malta
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
21.3 mi
Genesis Hospital
Zanesville · ★★★★★
ER
23.1 mi
Hopewell Health Centers
2 sites · nearest in New Lexington
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
23.7 mi
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center
Cambridge · ★★★★★
ER
26.5 mi
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Marietta · ★★★★★
ER
26.7 mi
Selby General Hospital
Marietta · not rated
ERRural critical access
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Bristol Township itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Bristol Township itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Bristol Township itself

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 Bristol 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).

Mind & connection

How Bristol Township adults are doing

About the same as Ohio on each measure.

1 in 3Bristol Township adults feel lonely
33.5% · OH 35% · About the same as OH
1 in 5Bristol Township adults lack social or emotional support
20.7% · OH 21.3% · About the same as OH
1 in 4Bristol Township adults have been diagnosed with depression
26.3% · OH 25.4% · About the same as OH
1 in 6Bristol Township adults are in frequent mental distress
18% · OH 17.5% · About the same as OH
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Bristol Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

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 needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 7
Bristol Township adults worry about having enough food
14.7% · OH 14.1%
About the same as OH
1 in 9
Bristol Township adults worry about keeping their housing
11% · OH 11.3%
About the same as OH
1 in 12
Bristol Township adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
8.5% · OH 8.3%
About the same as OH
1 in 13
Bristol Township adults lack reliable transportation
8% · OH 7.7%
About the same as OH

13.5% of Bristol Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.

Around town

Bristol Township and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Bloom Township: 41%Meigsville Township: 40.7%Manchester Township: 41.8%Meigs Township: 41.1%Morgan Township: 40.7%York Township: 40%Deerfield Township: 40.2%Malta Township: 40.2%Blue Rock Township: 43.5%Harrison Township: 45.4%Windsor Township: 42.7%Center Township: 43.3%Sharon Township: 43.9%Brookfield Township: 39.9%Rich Hill Township: 40.6%McConnelsville: 39.1%Malta: 39.5%Bristol Township: 40.8%Bristol TownshipBloom TownshipMeigsville TownshipManchester TownshipMeigs TownshipMorgan TownshipMuskingum Valley Health Centers · Malta · 7.2 mi+
Healthier than OHNear OHLess healthyHHospital+Health center
Obesity
#10 of 18 towns on this map, healthiest first
Meigsville Township40.7%
Morgan Township40.7%
Bristol Township40.8%
Bloom Township41%
Meigs Township41.1%
Manchester Township41.8%
OH37.1%

Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
Bloom Township————
Meigsville Township————
Manchester Township————
Morgan TownshipD40.7%16.3%18.7%ZIP 43756
Meigs Township————

Bloom Township, Manchester Township and Meigs Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Meigsville Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

34.6%

of Bristol Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs18.1%
Thinking or memory15.5%
Hearing9.2%
Errands alone10%
Vision5.9%
Dressing or bathing4.9%
Ohio

Questions about health in Bristol Township

Why doesn’t Bristol 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 Bristol Township.

What hospital is closest to Bristol Township?

Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Bristol Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Bristol Township?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Centers in Malta, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bristol Township.

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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.