Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Green Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43793, 43915, 43946. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Green Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Green Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Green Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Green Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 20.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 Green Township’s likely range; Green Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43793, 43915, 43946, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Green Township adults…
Green 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Green Township
No hospital or community health center in Green 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 Green 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 Green Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Green 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.
14.6% of Green Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | D | 40.7% | 16.6% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ohio Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — |
Adams Township, Lee Township, Ohio Township, Perry Township, Jackson Township and Salem 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 Green Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Township
Why doesn’t Green 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 Green Township.
What hospital is closest to Green Township?
Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Green Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Green Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Care of New Martinsville in New Martinsville, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green 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.