Where McDonald Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McDonald Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43310, 43326, 45812. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McDonald Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in McDonald Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, McDonald Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More McDonald Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in McDonald Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), 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 McDonald Township’s likely range; McDonald Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43310, 43326, 45812, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 McDonald Township adults…
McDonald Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of McDonald Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near McDonald Township
No hospital or community health center in McDonald 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 McDonald 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 McDonald Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How McDonald Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 McDonald 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.
14% of McDonald Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
McDonald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhead Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | D | 42.8% | 15.6% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cessna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Taylor Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | C− | 40.2% | 15.2% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Roundhead Township, Lynn Township, Cessna Township and Taylor 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 McDonald Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McDonald Township
Why doesn’t McDonald 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 McDonald Township.
What hospital is closest to McDonald Township?
Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, 9.9 miles in a straight line from McDonald Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near McDonald Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kenton Community Health Center in Kenton, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McDonald 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.