Where Decatur Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Decatur Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 45659. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Decatur Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Decatur Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.7%, vs 13.2% across Ohio. In all, Decatur Township runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Decatur Township
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Decatur Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Decatur Township’s likely range; Decatur Township’s figures come from ZIP code 45659, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Decatur Township adults…
Decatur Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Decatur Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Decatur Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Decatur Township
No hospital or community health center in Decatur 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 Decatur 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.
How Decatur Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Decatur Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Decatur 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.
Decatur Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elizabeth Township | D− | 43.4% | 16.1% | 22.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bloom Township | D | 44.2% | 15.6% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Symmes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vernon Township | C− | 41.6% | 13.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Washington Township and Symmes 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 Decatur Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Decatur Township
Why doesn’t Decatur Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Decatur Township.
What hospital is closest to Decatur Township?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Decatur Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Decatur 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. 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.