Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Buchtel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buchtel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buchtel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buchtel
COPD and heart disease run high in Buchtel
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Buchtel runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Buchtel
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), 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 Buchtel’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Buchtel adults…
Buchtel runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Buchtel
No hospital or community health center in Buchtel 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 Buchtel; ≈ 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 Buchtel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Buchtel adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Buchtel runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Buchtel 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.
13.1% of Buchtel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Buchtel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsonville | C− | 37.9% | 12.5% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Ward Township | D | 38.6% | 14.9% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| York Township | D | 38.6% | 14.4% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Buchtel adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Buchtel
Why doesn’t Buchtel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buchtel.
What hospital is closest to Buchtel?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Buchtel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Buchtel?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Nelsonville in Nelsonville, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buchtel.
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.