Photo: Jmslagle at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Middleton Township is healthier than 26%
Middleton Township differs from Ohio on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43402, 43551, 43525. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middleton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Middleton Township’s lead shrinks
Middleton Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but 26% of the 5,547 towns with similar household incomes ($91K–$152K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Middleton Township
Middleton Township runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), diabetes (10.4% vs 13.2%) and COPD (6.6% vs 8%). 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 Middleton Township’s likely range; Middleton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43402, 43551, 43525, 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 Middleton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middleton Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #255 of 993 in Ohio. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 76% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Middleton Township’s median household income is $121,419; among the 5,547 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 26%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Middleton Township adults…
Middleton Township runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Middleton Township
No hospital or community health center in Middleton 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 Middleton 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Middleton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Middleton Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Middleton 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.
11.3% of Middleton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Middleton Township and the towns around it
Middleton Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Township | B | 37.7% | 10.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Perrysburg | A | 35.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | B− | 38.4% | 10.9% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Waterville | A | 29.4% | 10.4% | 11% | CDC place |
| Waterville Township | A− | 30.5% | 10.9% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Plain Township | B− | 39% | 11% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Perrysburg Township | A− | 36.5% | 10.6% | 11.3% | ZIP 43551 |
| Center Township | B− | 38.3% | 10.6% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middleton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middleton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middleton Township is better than Ohio on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Middleton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middleton Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.9–13.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.9–43.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.2–35.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%29.7–36.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.1–28.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.7–13.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11–14.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.8–26.7 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.2–21.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%30.6–40.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.9–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.2–68.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.9–84.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%73.1–77.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.9–71.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.7–82.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.2%24.7–31.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%30–40 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.1–22.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.3–15.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.6–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%25.5–32.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–8.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.4 | 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 Middleton Township
Is Middleton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middleton Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #255 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middleton Township?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 43.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middleton Township?
Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Middleton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middleton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–8.7%), 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 Middleton 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 Middleton 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.