Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Dinsmore Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
Dinsmore Township beats Ohio on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45306, 45302. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dinsmore Township
What’s behind Dinsmore Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dinsmore Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #367 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 70% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Dinsmore Township’s median household income is $90,883; among the 9,863 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Dinsmore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Dinsmore Township adults…
Dinsmore Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Dinsmore Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Dinsmore Township
No hospital or community health center in Dinsmore 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 Dinsmore 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dinsmore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Dinsmore Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Dinsmore 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.
Dinsmore Township and the towns around it
Dinsmore Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinsmore Township | B− | 38.3% | 11.7% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | B− | 38.3% | 11.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | C | 39.7% | 13% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pusheta Township | C | 40.7% | 13% | 16.7% | ZIP 45895 |
| Van Buren Township | B− | 38.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dinsmore Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dinsmore Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dinsmore Township is better than Ohio on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Dinsmore Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dinsmore Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%30.4–46.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%31.6–39.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%31.8–40.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.5%26.2–33 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–9.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%11.9–17.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%13.1–18 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%21.8–30.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.4–20.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%31.3–44.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.4–8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.8–81.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.4–67.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.7–81 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%60.7–70.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.4–81.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.8–29.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%28.8–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.9–23.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.4%8.6–12.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.4–10.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.8–10 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%24.2–32.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.8–15.2 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Dinsmore Township
Is Dinsmore Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dinsmore Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #367 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dinsmore Township?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 46.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dinsmore Township?
Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Dinsmore Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dinsmore Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8%), 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 Dinsmore 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 Dinsmore 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.