Buckeye Furnace Covered Bridge · Photo: Don O'Brien from Piketon, Ohio, United States · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Milton Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Milton Township trails Ohio on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45692, 45640. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milton Township
Milton Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Milton Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Milton Township
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 26% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Milton Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Milton Township runs above Ohio on nine of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Milton Township’s likely range; Milton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45692, 45640, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Milton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Milton Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 46.5% of adults, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Milton Township adults…
Milton Township runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Milton Township
No hospital or community health center in Milton 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 Milton 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.
8.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Milton Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Milton Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Milton 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.
18.4% of Milton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Milton Township and the towns around it
Milton Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Township | D− | 46.5% | 16.4% | 22.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomfield Township | D | 43% | 15.1% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wellston | D− | 46.7% | 16.7% | 23% | CDC place |
| Wilkesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lick Township | D | 44.7% | 14.8% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Coal Township | D− | 46.3% | 16.2% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | D | 39.9% | 14.8% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
Wilkesville 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 Milton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milton Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Milton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milton Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%23.9–30.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–20.7 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.8–23.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.5%39.9–52.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.5–18.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.8%40.8–48.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.3%38.3–46.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.5%32.2–38.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.6–13.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.4–10.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 26%22–30.2 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.4%19.5–25.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37%32.2–41.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%37–48.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.5–11.9 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.7–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%47.1–54.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.4–85.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.7–81.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%55.9–65.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.6–79.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%25.9–33.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.5%32.4–42.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.1–25.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16.5–22.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.5–15.5 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%8.9–11.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.7–11.3 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%15.7–21.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.7%33.5–42.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.8–21.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%15.9–20.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%8–9.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.8–6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Milton Township
Is Milton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milton Township?
CDC estimates 46.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.9% and 52.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milton Township?
Holzer Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Milton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–11.9%), 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 Milton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milton 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.