Photo: Don O'Brien from Piketon, Ohio, United States · CC BY 2.0Where Hanging Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hanging Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hanging Rock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanging Rock
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Hanging Rock
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.1%, vs 13.2% across Ohio. In all, Hanging Rock runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hanging Rock
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.1% vs 7.7%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Hanging Rock
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.9%), 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 Hanging Rock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hanging Rock adults…
Hanging Rock runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of Hanging Rock 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.
Care in and near Hanging Rock
No hospital or community health center in Hanging Rock 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 Hanging Rock; ≈ 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 Hanging Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hanging Rock adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hanging Rock runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Hanging Rock 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.
Hanging Rock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township | D− | 43.7% | 17% | 22.4% | ZIP 45638 |
| Ironton | D− | 44.4% | 18.2% | 22.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanging Rock adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hanging Rock
Why doesn’t Hanging Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hanging Rock.
What hospital is closest to Hanging Rock?
King's Daughters' Medical Center in Ashland, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Hanging Rock’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 Hanging Rock?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization in Ironton, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hanging Rock.
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.