Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bucks Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Bucks Township trails Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43840, 43824, 43804, 44681. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bucks Township
Smoking is more common in Bucks Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Bucks Township has no health insurance
10.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. Checkups ↓
COPD runs high in Bucks Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
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 Bucks Township’s likely range; Bucks Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43840, 43824, 43804, 44681, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Bucks Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bucks Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 37% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Bucks Township’s median household income is $72,902; among the 10,726 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Bucks Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Bucks Township adults…
Bucks Township runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Bucks Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bucks Township
No hospital or community health center in Bucks 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 Bucks 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 Bucks Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bucks Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Bucks 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.
13.9% of Bucks Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Bucks Township and the towns around it
Bucks Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks Township | D | 41.7% | 12.9% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Auburn Township | C− | 41.3% | 12.4% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clark Township | C− | 39.2% | 11.4% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Crawford Township | D | 40.2% | 12.4% | 21.3% | ZIP codes |
Jefferson Township and Adams 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 Bucks Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bucks Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bucks Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Bucks Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bucks Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19.5–25.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.1–17.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.2–22.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.7%36.1–47.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.9–40.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.7–39.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.9–32.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–13 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.1%14.5–19.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%17.3–22.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%26.9–35.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.8–20 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%35.1–44.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.6–12.6 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.1–80 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%53.7–59.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.1–84.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%75.1–79.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63%58.8–66.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%63.7–76.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.1–30.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%33.1–42.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.5–27.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14–19.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.3%10.5–14.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.5–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%11.6–16.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.7–36.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.2–17.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.2–19.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Bucks Township
Is Bucks Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bucks Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bucks Township?
CDC estimates 41.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 47.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bucks Township?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Bucks Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bucks Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–12.6%), 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 Bucks Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bucks 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.