Where Hemlock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hemlock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hemlock. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hemlock
COPD and heart disease run high in Hemlock
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Hemlock
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), 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 Hemlock’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hemlock adults…
Hemlock runs above OH on 2 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.
Care in and near Hemlock
No hospital or community health center in Hemlock 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 Hemlock; ≈ 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 Hemlock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Hemlock adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Hemlock 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.
12.7% of Hemlock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Hemlock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salt Lick Township | C− | 38.3% | 14% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
Coal 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 Hemlock adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hemlock
Why doesn’t Hemlock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hemlock.
What hospital is closest to Hemlock?
Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Hemlock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hemlock?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - New Lexington in New Lexington, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hemlock.
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.