Photo: Roseohioresident · CC BY-SA 4.0Where German Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for German Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43976, 43986, 43910. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in German Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in German Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, German Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More German Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in German Township, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 German Township’s likely range; German Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43976, 43986, 43910, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 German Township adults…
German Township runs above OH on 9 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 German Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near German Township
No hospital or community health center in German 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 German 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 German Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 German 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.
13.5% of German Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
German 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumley Township | D | 41.8% | 15.3% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne Township | C− | 42% | 15.6% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | D | 42.9% | 15.8% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | D | 42% | 16.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Salem Township | C− | 42.1% | 15.1% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Loudon Township | — | — | — | — |
Loudon 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 German Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in German Township
Why doesn’t German 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 German Township.
What hospital is closest to German Township?
Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz, 9.9 miles in a straight line from German 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 German Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast, Inc. - Cadiz Health Center in Cadiz, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in German 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.