Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Brown Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Brown Township differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43026, 43119. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brown Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Brown Township’s lead shrinks
Brown Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 4,198 towns with similar household incomes ($100K–$167K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Brown Township
Brown Township runs below Ohio on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5% vs 8%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.7% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Brown Township doesn’t win on
20% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Brown Township is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. 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 Brown Township’s likely range; Brown Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43026, 43119, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Brown Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brown Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #100 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Brown Township’s median household income is $133,542; among the 4,198 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($100K–$167K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Brown Township adults…
Brown Township runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Brown Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
7.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Brown Township
No hospital or community health center in Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Brown Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Brown 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.
7.3% of Brown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Brown Township and the towns around it
Brown Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Township | A | 30.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | C+ | 36.4% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Canaan Township | A | 35.5% | 9.7% | 10.5% | ZIP 43064 |
| Lake Darby | B+ | 32.4% | 9.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Prairie Township | B | 33.3% | 10.9% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| West Jefferson | B− | 35.9% | 12.3% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Norwich Township | A | 29.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brown Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brown Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brown Township is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Brown Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brown Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.8–15.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10.2–12.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.3–18.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%27.1–33.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.3–10.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%26.3–30.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%30.4–35.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.9%21.1–24.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.6–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.6–5.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.3–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10.2–13 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.9–21.3 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.6–22.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%31–37 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.3–81.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%68–72.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85.2–88 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.9–77.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%61.3–67.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%73.4–82.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%24–29 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32.5–40 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.4–22.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.5–9.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%6.2–8.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.9%19.8–24.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%8–10.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.9–13.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 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 Brown Township
Is Brown Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brown Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #100 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brown Township?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.1% and 33.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brown Township?
Doctors Hospital in Columbus, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Brown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brown Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.4%), 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 Brown 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 Brown 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.