Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Flushing residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flushing, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Flushing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flushing
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Flushing
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Flushing runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Flushing adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Flushing
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.8%), 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 Flushing’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Flushing adults…
Flushing runs above OH on 8 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Flushing
No hospital or community health center in Flushing 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 Flushing; ≈ 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 Flushing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Flushing adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Flushing runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Flushing 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.
17.4% of Flushing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Flushing and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Flushing adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flushing
Why doesn’t Flushing have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flushing.
What hospital is closest to Flushing?
Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Flushing’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 Flushing?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ohhc St. Clairsville in Saint Clairsville, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flushing.
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.