Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Emerald Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Emerald Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45821, 45879, 43512. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Emerald Township
Emerald Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Emerald Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Emerald Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
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 Emerald Township’s likely range; Emerald Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45821, 45879, 43512, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Emerald Township
No hospital or community health center in Emerald 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 Emerald 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).
Out of every 100 Emerald Township adults…
Emerald Township runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Emerald Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Emerald Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Emerald 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.
10.4% of Emerald Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Emerald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | C− | 42% | 14.5% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Crane Township | C− | 41.5% | 14.2% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Delaware Township | C+ | 35.3% | 13.4% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Auglaize Township | C | 38.2% | 14% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Paulding Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paulding | D | 42.7% | 14.7% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Paulding Township: the same community as Paulding, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Emerald Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Emerald Township
Why doesn’t Emerald 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 Emerald Township.
What hospital is closest to Emerald Township?
Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Emerald Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Emerald Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Defiance Community Health Center in Defiance, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Emerald 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.