Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Jennings Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jennings Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45894, 45887, 45833. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jennings Township
Jennings Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Jennings Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Jennings Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Jennings Township’s likely range; Jennings Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45894, 45887, 45833, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Jennings Township
No hospital or community health center in Jennings 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 Jennings 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Jennings Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Jennings Township adults…
Jennings Township 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jennings Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Jennings Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Jennings 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.
Jennings 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township | C | 38.2% | 12.9% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| York Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — |
York Township and Salem 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 Jennings Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Jennings Township
Why doesn’t Jennings 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 Jennings Township.
What hospital is closest to Jennings Township?
Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Jennings Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jennings 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.