Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, East Union Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
East Union Township trails Ohio on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44606, 44667, 44691. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Union Township
East Union Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (76.2% vs 79.9%), dentist visits (55% vs 62.9%), cholesterol checks (81% vs 86.1%) and colon screening (59.9% vs 65.2%). Checkups ↓
Every town around East Union Township scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of East Union Township’s C−, from Sugar Creek Township (C) to Wooster Township (B−). Around town ↓
Smoking is more common in East Union Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 15.4% 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 East Union Township’s likely range; East Union Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44606, 44667, 44691, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind East Union Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Union Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns, #730 of 993 in Ohio. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 40% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). East Union Township’s median household income is $72,778; among the 10,710 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$91K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Union Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
East Union Township and the towns around it
East Union Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Township | C− | 38.2% | 12.7% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | C+ | 38% | 13.2% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wooster Township | B− | 36.7% | 12.6% | 14.7% | ZIP 44691 |
| Sugar Creek Township | C | 37.8% | 13.4% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Salt Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | C | 37% | 12.1% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Kidron | — | — | — | — |
Salt Creek Township: not graded. Kidron: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
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.
Out of every 100 East Union Township adults…
East Union Township runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Union Township
No hospital or community health center in East Union 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 East Union 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).
How East Union Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Union Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 East Union 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.
14% of East Union Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Union Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Union Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Union Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside East Union Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Union Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%20–25.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14–17.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.1–22.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%31.3–45.5 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31.6–39.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%31.9–39.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.8–32 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–8.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.8%17.4–24.6 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%16.9–22.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%25.6–34.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.4–21.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.2–40.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.9%9.2–12.8 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.4–79.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51.3–58.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81%78.7–83.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.3–78.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.9%54.9–64.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.8%62.9–77.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%23.8–31.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%32.7–43.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20–27.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%14.6–20.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.7–14.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.3–9.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%11.9–16.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.5%29.3–37.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.1–16.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.9–11.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 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 East Union Township
Is East Union Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Union Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #730 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Union Township?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 45.5%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Union Township?
Aultman Orrville Hospital in Orrville, 5.1 miles in a straight line from East Union Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in East Union Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.2–12.8%), 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 East Union Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Union 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.