Photo: JonRidinger · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Edinburg Township is healthier than 17%
On every measure CDC estimates, Edinburg Township looks like Ohio as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44272, 44266, 44201. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edinburg Township
What’s behind Edinburg Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edinburg Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); smoking 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). Edinburg Township’s median household income is $105,352; among the 7,810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 17%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Edinburg Township adults…
On every condition, Edinburg Township is about the same as Ohio. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edinburg Township
No hospital or community health center in Edinburg 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 Edinburg Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Edinburg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Edinburg Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Edinburg 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.
10.6% of Edinburg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Edinburg Township and the towns around it
Edinburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg Township | C+ | 34.3% | 12.9% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Palmyra Township | C+ | 34.8% | 13.1% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Charlestown Township | C− | 36.2% | 14.1% | 18.4% | ZIP 44266 |
| Atwater Township | C− | 36.3% | 14.9% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rootstown Township | B− | 33.8% | 12.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edinburg Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edinburg Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edinburg Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Edinburg Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edinburg Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.4%17–22.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%28.5–40.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.4–40.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.6–41.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28–34.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.6%12.9–18.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%14.1–18.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.6–30.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.3–19 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%33.8–44 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.4–82.6 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.2%59.8–66.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.4–87.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.3–82.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.9–69.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%64.6–78.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.1–27.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.9–39.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.7–24.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.6–14.8 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.4–11.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%9–12.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26.1–33.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.4–16.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.5–16.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Edinburg Township
Is Edinburg Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edinburg Township is healthier than 45% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edinburg Township?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 40.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edinburg Township?
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Edinburg Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edinburg Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.6%), 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 Edinburg 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 Edinburg 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.