Photo: Don O'Brien · CC BY 2.0Where Coalton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coalton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coalton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coalton
Dental care lags in Coalton
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 35.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Coalton
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Coalton runs above Ohio on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Coalton adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), 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 Coalton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coalton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Coalton adults…
Coalton runs above OH on 10 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 Coalton
No hospital or community health center in Coalton 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 Coalton; ≈ 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 Coalton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Coalton runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Coalton 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.
19.9% of Coalton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Coalton 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 Coalton adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coalton
Why doesn’t Coalton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coalton.
What hospital is closest to Coalton?
Holzer Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Coalton’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 Coalton?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Jackson Mccarty in Jackson, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coalton.
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.