Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Liberty Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Liberty Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45822, 45882. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Liberty Township
Liberty Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Liberty 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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Liberty Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
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 Liberty Township’s likely range; Liberty Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45822, 45882, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Liberty Township
No hospital or community health center in Liberty 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 Liberty 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).
Out of every 100 Liberty Township adults…
Liberty 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 Liberty Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Liberty Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Liberty 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.
9.7% of Liberty Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Liberty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | B | 35.9% | 11.5% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Black Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hopewell Township | C+ | 37.3% | 13% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
Black Creek 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 Liberty Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Liberty Township
Why doesn’t Liberty 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 Liberty Township.
What hospital is closest to Liberty Township?
Indiana University Health Jay in Portland, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Liberty Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Liberty 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.