Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Gratiot residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gratiot, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gratiot. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gratiot
Gratiot is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Gratiot with the state. Conditions ↓
Gratiot is short on primary care and mental health care
Gratiot’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 ↓
Fewer Gratiot adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 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 Gratiot’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gratiot adults…
Gratiot runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gratiot is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gratiot as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Gratiot
No hospital or community health center in Gratiot 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 Gratiot; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.9% of Gratiot adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gratiot adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Gratiot adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Gratiot 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.
Gratiot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township | C | 42.1% | 13.7% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hopewell Township | B− | 37.8% | 13% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gratiot adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gratiot
Why doesn’t Gratiot have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gratiot.
What hospital is closest to Gratiot?
Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Gratiot’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gratiot?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Centers in Zanesville, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gratiot.
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.