Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Chauncey residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chauncey, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chauncey. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chauncey
Dental care lags in Chauncey
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Depression runs high in Chauncey
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.9%), vs 25.4% 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 Chauncey’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chauncey adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Chauncey adults…
Chauncey runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chauncey
No hospital or community health center in Chauncey 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 Chauncey; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Chauncey adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chauncey runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Chauncey 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 Chauncey adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Chauncey and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chauncey adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chauncey
Why doesn’t Chauncey have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chauncey.
What hospital is closest to Chauncey?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Chauncey’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 Chauncey?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachian Family Life Center in The Plains, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chauncey.
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.