Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Laurelville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laurelville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laurelville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laurelville
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Laurelville
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 37.2%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Laurelville runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Laurelville
53.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 26.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Laurelville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), 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 Laurelville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Laurelville adults…
Laurelville runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Laurelville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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.
Care in and near Laurelville
No hospital or community health center in Laurelville 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 Laurelville; ≈ 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).
How Laurelville adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Laurelville 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.
14.4% of Laurelville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Laurelville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltcreek Township | C− | 39.4% | 14.3% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Colerain Township | C− | 40.8% | 14.1% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | C− | 36.8% | 14.7% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Adelphi | — | — | — | — |
Adelphi: 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 Laurelville adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laurelville
Why doesn’t Laurelville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laurelville.
What hospital is closest to Laurelville?
Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Laurelville’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 Laurelville.
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.