Benajah Wolcott House · Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Danbury Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Danbury Township differs from Ohio on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43440, 43452. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Danbury Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Danbury Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.9%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Danbury Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Danbury Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.7% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (68.5% vs 62.9%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Danbury Township, and more people treating it
44.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 85.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Danbury Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Catawba Island Township (C+). Around town ↓
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 Danbury Township’s likely range; Danbury Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43440, 43452, 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 Danbury Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Danbury Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #296 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Danbury Township’s median household income is $75,575; among the 10,833 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$94K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Danbury Township adults…
Danbury Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Danbury Township is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Danbury Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Danbury Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Danbury Township and the towns around it
Danbury Township has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Township | B | 36.4% | 14.3% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Catawba Island Township | C+ | 38.9% | 14.5% | 15.1% | ZIP 43452 |
| Sandusky | D− | 45.8% | 17.3% | 20.4% | CDC place |
| Portage Township | C+ | 39.1% | 14.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Margaretta Township | C− | 41.3% | 15.3% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Danbury Township
No hospital or community health center in Danbury 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 Danbury 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.
15 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How Danbury Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Danbury Township does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Danbury Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Danbury Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Danbury Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Danbury Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Danbury Township is better than Ohio on 15 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Danbury Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Danbury Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.6–20.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.2–16 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%29.5–43.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.4–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 44.7%40.2–49.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 45.4%40.8–49.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.9%34.2–41.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.6%12.4–15 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.3–9.9 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.5–14 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10–14.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.5–31.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.2–16.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%28.3–40.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.6–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.7%80.8–86.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.3–71.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.6%90.4–92.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.3%82.8–87.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%67.5–76.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%69.3–82.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.1%18.9–25.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%25.9–35.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%14.9–21 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%6.2–9.5 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.2–7.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.7–7.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.9–33.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.4–17.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.2–12.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.8–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.8 | 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 Danbury Township
Is Danbury Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Danbury Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #296 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Danbury Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 43.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Danbury Township?
Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Danbury Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Danbury Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7%), 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 Danbury 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 Danbury 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.