Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Homer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45732, 45711, 43728. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homer Township
Dental care lags in Homer Township
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Homer Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Homer Township runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Homer Township
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.8%), vs 25.4% across Ohio. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.8%, vs 17.5% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
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 Homer Township’s likely range; Homer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45732, 45711, 43728, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Homer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Homer Township adults…
Homer Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Homer Township is an older town: 30% 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 Homer Township as about how healthy they are.
How Homer Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Homer Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Homer 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.
Care in and near Homer Township
No hospital or community health center in Homer 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 Homer 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Homer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Homer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | D− | 43.9% | 17.6% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | D | 39.4% | 14.6% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Ames Township | C+ | 36.5% | 12.7% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Trimble Township | D | 39.8% | 15.5% | 21.5% | ZIP 45732 |
Union 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 Homer Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homer Township
Why doesn’t Homer 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 Homer Township.
What hospital is closest to Homer Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Homer 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 Homer 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.