Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Elkrun Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Elkrun Township trails Ohio on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44432, 44455, 44445. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkrun Township
Smoking is more common in Elkrun Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.7%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Elkrun Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Elkrun Township runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Elkrun Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.7%), vs 26.9% 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 Elkrun Township’s likely range; Elkrun Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44432, 44455, 44445, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Elkrun Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkrun Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #855 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 28% of U.S. towns); smoking 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). Elkrun Township’s median household income is $80,625; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Elkrun Township adults…
Elkrun Township runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Elkrun Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Elkrun Township
No hospital or community health center in Elkrun 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 Elkrun 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkrun Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Elkrun Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Elkrun 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.
14.5% of Elkrun Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Elkrun Township and the towns around it
Elkrun Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkrun Township | D | 43% | 15.4% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Center Township | D | 43.3% | 15.6% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Middleton Township | C | 39.7% | 14.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | D | 43.5% | 16.2% | 21.3% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — |
Fairfield Township: not graded. Wayne 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 Elkrun Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elkrun Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elkrun Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Elkrun Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elkrun Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%20.5–26.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%36–49.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.5–17.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.4%38.2–46.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.4–41.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.1–35.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%14.8–21.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%18–23.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.7%28.1–37.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%37–49.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8–11.6 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.8–81.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%53–60.5 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83–86.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.9–81.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%57.5–67.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.1%66.6–80.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21.1–27.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%28.3–38.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.1–26.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.2–19.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.2–16.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.7%28.7–36.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.6–18.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.7–17.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Elkrun Township
Is Elkrun Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkrun Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #855 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elkrun Township?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 36% and 49.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elkrun Township?
East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Elkrun Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elkrun Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.6%), 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 Elkrun Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elkrun 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.