Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Jerome Township is healthier than 19%
Jerome Township beats Ohio on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43064, 43040. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jerome Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Jerome Township’s lead shrinks
Jerome Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 19% of the 1,504 towns with similar household incomes ($132K–$220K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Jerome Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (30.7% vs 35%), frequent mental distress (15% vs 17.5%) and lack of emotional support (18.4% vs 21.3%) all run below Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Jerome Township
Jerome Township runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 8%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Jerome Township is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Jerome Township’s likely range; Jerome Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43064, 43040, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Jerome Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jerome Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #98 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 94% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 49%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jerome Township’s median household income is $175,797; among the 1,504 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($132K–$220K), it’s healthier than 19%, less than its income alone would suggest.
How Jerome Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Jerome Township does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Jerome 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.
Out of every 100 Jerome Township adults…
Jerome Township runs below OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Jerome Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jerome Township
No hospital or community health center in Jerome 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 Jerome 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 Jerome Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Jerome Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Jerome Township and the towns around it
Jerome Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Township | A | 36.3% | 9.7% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Dublin | A+ | 26.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Darby Township | A− | 38.1% | 9.9% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Millcreek Township | B+ | 38.5% | 10.3% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Concord Township | A | 32.4% | 10.2% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Darby Township | A | 35.5% | 9.7% | 10.4% | ZIP 43064 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jerome Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jerome Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jerome Township is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Jerome Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jerome Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.7–11.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.7–16.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.4–41.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.8–10.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.9%29.2–34.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%32–38 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.9–28.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.3–11.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%8–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%8.1–11 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.9–23.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.9–20.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%30.8–39.1 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.5–6 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.6–82.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.5%69.1–73.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.6–90 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%75.2–79.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%63.4–70.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%73.2–82.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%21.2–26.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27–34.6 | 35% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.4%16–20.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.4–5.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.6–6.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.4%19.1–23.9 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.5–11.5 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.9–6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jerome Township
Is Jerome Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jerome Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A for health, #98 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jerome Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 41.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jerome Township?
Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Jerome Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jerome Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jerome Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jerome 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.