Photo: Bwsmith84 · CC BY 3.0Where Freeport Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Freeport Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43973, 44699. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freeport Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Freeport Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, Freeport Township runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Freeport Township
57.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Freeport Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.2%), 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 Freeport Township’s likely range; Freeport Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43973, 44699, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Freeport Township adults…
Freeport Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Freeport Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Care in and near Freeport Township
1 community health center in Freeport Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Freeport 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).
How Freeport Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Freeport 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.
11.7% of Freeport Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Freeport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Londonderry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moorefield Township | — | — | — | — |
Washington Township, Londonderry Township and Moorefield 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 Freeport Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Freeport Township
Why doesn’t Freeport 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 Freeport Township.
What hospital is closest to Freeport Township?
Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Freeport 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 Freeport Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Freeport Family Health Center in Freeport, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Freeport 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.