Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, McArthur Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
McArthur Township differs from Ohio on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43324, 43311, 43310. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McArthur Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in McArthur Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.7% across Ohio. In all, McArthur Township runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
McArthur Township is short on primary care and mental health care
McArthur 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in McArthur Township, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 McArthur Township’s likely range; McArthur Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43324, 43311, 43310, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind McArthur Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McArthur Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 42% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). McArthur Township’s median household income is $73,684; among the 10,808 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where McArthur Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 McArthur Township adults…
McArthur Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McArthur Township
No hospital or community health center in McArthur 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 McArthur 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 McArthur 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.
How McArthur Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 McArthur 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.
11% of McArthur Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
McArthur Township and the towns around it
McArthur Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McArthur Township | C− | 39.5% | 15.2% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rushcreek Township | C | 39% | 12.9% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | C− | 40.3% | 14.1% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | C− | 40.2% | 15.2% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.9% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Township | C− | 40.2% | 14.1% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McArthur Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McArthur Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McArthur Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside McArthur Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McArthur Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.6–24.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32.3–47.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.6%37.5–45.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.7–44.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.9–38.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–10 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.1–17.7 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.8%15.2–20.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.7–35.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%29.3–42 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.7–83.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%59.8–66.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.5–88.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.6–84.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.4–72.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%66.6–81.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.8–28.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%27.8–38.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.4%17.2–23.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%10.7–15.3 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.4–11.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.1–13 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.3%28.1–36.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.5–19 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.6–16.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 McArthur Township
Is McArthur Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McArthur Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McArthur Township?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.3% and 47.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McArthur Township?
Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, 5.3 miles in a straight line from McArthur Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in McArthur Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.4%), 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 McArthur Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McArthur 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.