Where Jackson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jackson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45690, 45613, 45601. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Jackson Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Jackson Township runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Jackson Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.1%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. No reliable transportation (10% vs 7.7%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 18.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Jackson Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.1%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. There are 51 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Jackson Township’s likely range; Jackson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45690, 45613, 45601, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Jackson Township adults…
Jackson Township runs above OH on 9 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.
18.4% of Jackson Township 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.
Care in and near Jackson Township
No hospital or community health center in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Jackson Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jackson Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Jackson 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.
Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Township | D− | 43.1% | 16% | 22.6% | ZIP codes |
| Pee Pee Township | D− | 42.9% | 16.2% | 21.9% | ZIP codes |
| Beaver Township | D− | 43.8% | 16.3% | 23.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | D | 44.2% | 14.8% | 19.9% | ZIP 45601 |
| Jackson Township | D | 43.5% | 15.4% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | D | 44% | 15% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jackson Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jackson Township
Why doesn’t Jackson 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 Jackson Township.
What hospital is closest to Jackson Township?
Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Jackson 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 Jackson Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Valley View 23 North in Waverly, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackson 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.