Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Erie Township is healthier than 74%
Erie Township differs from Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 43452. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Erie Township
Erie Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Erie Township is healthier than 36%. Against the 5,810 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 74%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Erie Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 36%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Erie Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Erie Township, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Erie Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Erie Township’s likely range; Erie Township’s figures come from ZIP code 43452, 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 Erie Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Erie Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 68% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Erie Township’s median household income is $50,046; among the 5,810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 74%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Erie Township compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.2% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about having enough food, 11.2% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Erie Township adults…
Erie Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Erie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Erie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Erie Township
No hospital or community health center in Erie 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 Erie 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.
How Erie Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Erie Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Erie Township and the towns around it
Erie Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Township | C+ | 38.9% | 14.5% | 15.1% | ZIP 43452 |
| Bay Township | C+ | 39% | 14.3% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Port Clinton | C− | 40.7% | 14.1% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Carroll Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13.5% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Portage Township | C+ | 39.1% | 14.4% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Salem Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13.4% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Erie Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Erie Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Erie Township is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Erie Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Erie Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%17–22.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.3–17 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.9%31.8–46.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.7–16.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.3%39.1–47.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.3%38.9–47.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36%32.4–39.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.2–16.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13–17.4 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30%25.6–34.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.1–17.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.8–43.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.5–84.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.7–67.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.2%80.8–85.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64–73.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67.6–81.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.5–27.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%27.9–37.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.7–22.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.2%9.5–13 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.7–34.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 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 Erie Township
Is Erie Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Erie Township is healthier than 36% 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 Erie Township?
CDC estimates 38.9% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 43452, which Erie Township shares with Catawba Island Township) have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 46.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Erie Township?
Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Erie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Erie Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–8.8%), 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 Erie Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+. The figures are ZIP code 43452’s, shared with Catawba Island Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Erie 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.