Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Mason Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mason Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45678, 45696. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason Township
Dental care lags in Mason Township
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Mason Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Mason Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. 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 Mason Township’s likely range; Mason Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45678, 45696, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mason Township 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.
Out of every 100 Mason Township adults…
Mason Township runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mason Township is an older town: 26% 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 Mason Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Mason Township
No hospital or community health center in Mason 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 Mason 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).
How Mason Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 Mason 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.
12.9% of Mason Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Mason 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Township | D | 40.4% | 14.4% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Walnut Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Guyan Township | C− | 37.4% | 14.5% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Aid Township | — | — | — | — |
Walnut Township: not graded. Aid 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 Mason Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mason Township
Why doesn’t Mason 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 Mason Township.
What hospital is closest to Mason Township?
St. Marys Medical Center in Huntington, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Mason Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mason Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aid Family Medical Center in Kitts Hill, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mason 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.