Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Ludlow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ludlow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45767, 45789. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ludlow Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ludlow Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.5%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Ludlow Township runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Ludlow Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. There are 17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Ludlow Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), vs 15.4% 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 Ludlow Township’s likely range; Ludlow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45767, 45789, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ludlow Township adults…
Ludlow Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ludlow Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ludlow Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Care in and near Ludlow Township
No hospital or community health center in Ludlow 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 Ludlow 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 Ludlow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Ludlow Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Ludlow 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.
12.7% of Ludlow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Ludlow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Township | D | 44.3% | 15.4% | 19.6% | ZIP 45767 |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Independence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bethel Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township, Independence Township and Bethel 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 Ludlow Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ludlow Township
Why doesn’t Ludlow 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 Ludlow Township.
What hospital is closest to Ludlow Township?
Sistersville General Hospital in Sistersville, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Ludlow Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ludlow 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.