Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Independence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Independence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45767, 45768, 45789. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independence Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Independence Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Independence Township runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Independence Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. There are 40 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Independence Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), 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 Independence Township’s likely range; Independence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45767, 45768, 45789, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Independence Township adults…
Independence Township runs above OH on 8 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.
40 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Independence Township
No hospital or community health center in Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Independence Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Independence 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.
12.5% of Independence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview Township | D | 44.3% | 15.4% | 19.6% | ZIP 45767 |
| Ludlow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newport Township | D | 45.6% | 14.8% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
Lawrence Township: not graded. Ludlow 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 Independence Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Independence Township
Why doesn’t Independence 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 Independence Township.
What hospital is closest to Independence Township?
Sistersville General Hospital in Sistersville, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Independence Township’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 Independence Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia-St. Marys in Saint Marys, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Independence 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.