Photo: Jaknouse · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Brown Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brown Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45654, 45651. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brown Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brown Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Brown Township runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 47% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Brown Township
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Brown Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.7%), vs 15.4% 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 45654, 45651, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brown Township adults…
Brown Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brown Township is an older town: 47% 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 Brown Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brown Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
56 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).
How Brown Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brown Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 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.
15.4% of Brown Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Starr Township | D | 38.3% | 15.1% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Knox Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterloo Township | B− | 35.1% | 11.8% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
Swan Township and Knox 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 Brown Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brown Township
Why doesn’t Brown 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 Brown Township.
What hospital is closest to Brown Township?
Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Brown Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brown Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Nelsonville Reach in Nelsonville, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
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. 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.