Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Copley Township is healthier than 32%
Copley Township beats Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44321, 44320, 44203, 44281. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Copley Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Copley Township’s lead shrinks
Copley Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 6,407 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$144K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Copley Township
Grades next door run from Montrose-Ghent (A) to Akron (D). Copley Township is a B. Around town ↓
Copley Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.4% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.1% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Copley Township’s likely range; Copley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44321, 44320, 44203, 44281, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Copley Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Copley Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #251 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Copley Township’s median household income is $115,338; among the 6,407 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$144K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Copley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Copley Township and the towns around it
Copley Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Township | B | 36.1% | 13.1% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Fairlawn | A− | 33.3% | 12.4% | 9.7% | CDC place |
| Akron | D | 42.7% | 16.5% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Norton | B− | 36.1% | 12.7% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Bath Township | A | 32.5% | 12% | 9.1% | ZIP codes |
| Montrose-Ghent | A | 32% | 12.1% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Sharon Township | B+ | 35.6% | 11.2% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Copley Township adults…
Copley Township runs below OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Copley Township
No hospital or community health center in Copley 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 Copley 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Copley Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Copley 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.
11.1% of Copley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Copley Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Copley Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Copley Township is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Copley Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Copley Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.5–19.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.1–14 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%31.6–40.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33–39.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.1–39.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.9–32.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%6–7.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.3%11.3–15.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.8–14.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%20.7–26.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–17.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%34.2–42.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.1–84.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%64.6–70.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.6–89.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.6–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%66–73.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%66.4–78.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.4–27.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.4–37.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.5–23.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11.2–14.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.6%24.6–30.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.5–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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 Copley Township
Is Copley Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Copley Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #251 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Copley Township?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 40.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Copley Township?
Akron General Medical Center in Akron, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Copley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Copley Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.4%), 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 Copley Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Copley 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.