Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Marion Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Marion Township differs from Ohio on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45860, 45822, 45869. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion Township
Binge drinking is the habit Marion Township doesn’t win on
20.2% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Marion Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Marion 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 ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Marion Township
Marion Township runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.8% vs 13.2%) and COPD (6.3% vs 8%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Marion Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 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 Marion Township’s likely range; Marion Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45860, 45822, 45869, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Marion Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #191 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Marion Township’s median household income is $102,422; among the 8,215 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
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Care in and near Marion Township
No hospital or community health center in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion Township adults…
Marion Township runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Marion Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Marion Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Marion 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.
Marion Township and the towns around it
Marion Township has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Township | B+ | 35% | 9.8% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | B+ | 37.1% | 10.9% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | C+ | 37.3% | 12.7% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Patterson Township | B− | 34.6% | 11.7% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| McLean Township | B | 38.1% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marion Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marion Township is better than Ohio on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Marion Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marion Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.5–17 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.1–19.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.6–41.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%29.4–36.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.2–39.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23–29 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.9%11.5–16.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.1–16 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%19.6–28 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17–23.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32–43.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.9–7.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.4–81.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.2–69.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.3–88.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.8%73.8–79.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.1–71.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%69.1–82.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22–29.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.2–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.2%16.8–23.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.3–11.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.1%6.7–9.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.3–8.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%21.2–28.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.7–11.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%10.9–14.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3 | 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 Marion Township
Is Marion Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marion Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #191 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marion Township?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 41.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marion Township?
Grand Lake Health System in Saint Marys, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Marion Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marion Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.5%), 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 Marion Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion 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.