Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Green Springs is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Green Springs beats Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Springs
Green Springs is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Green Springs is healthier than 53%. Against the 10,483 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Green Springs adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 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 Green Springs’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Green Springs’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Springs is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Green Springs’ median household income is $69,531; among the 10,483 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 68%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Green Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Green Springs adults…
Green Springs runs below OH on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Green Springs
No hospital or community health center in Green Springs 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 Springs; ≈ 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).
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 Springs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Green Springs adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Green Springs 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.
Green Springs and the towns around it
Green Springs has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Springs | B− | 37.1% | 11.8% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Green Creek Township | C | 40.2% | 14.2% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | C+ | 36.9% | 13.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Green Springs adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Green Springs
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Green Springs is better than Ohio on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Green Springs’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Green Springs | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.5–19.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12.2–14.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%16–19.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%32.3–42.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.7–37.3 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.9–38.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%27.8–32.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.8–11.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.7–6.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–8 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.8–29.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.8–20.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.1–41.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.3–9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76–81 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.6–66 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.5–80.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%62.2–69.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%69–79.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%23–28.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30.6–38.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%18.2–23.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.3–12.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%24.3–30.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%11–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%12–14.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.7–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Green Springs
Is Green Springs a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Springs is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 68%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Green Springs?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 42.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Green Springs?
Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital in Tiffin, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Green Springs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Green Springs have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Green Springs more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Springs.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.