Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Hamilton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamilton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45656, 45640, 45682, 45653. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Township
More Hamilton Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.7%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Hamilton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 43.6% of adults have obesity, vs 37.1% across Ohio. In all, Hamilton Township runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 55% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hamilton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 15.4% 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 Hamilton Township’s likely range; Hamilton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45656, 45640, 45682, 45653, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Out of every 100 Hamilton Township adults…
Hamilton Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hamilton Township is an older town: 55% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hamilton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hamilton Township
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hamilton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hamilton Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Hamilton 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.
13.7% of Hamilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township | D | 44% | 15.3% | 21% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | D | 43.4% | 14.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Scioto Township | D | 44.6% | 15% | 20.2% | ZIP codes |
| Bloom Township | D | 44.2% | 15.6% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamilton Township
Why doesn’t Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Township?
Holzer Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Hamilton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamilton 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.