Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Moorefield Township is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Moorefield Township differs from Ohio on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45502, 45503. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moorefield Township
Cancer runs high in Moorefield Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Moorefield Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Moorefield Township’s likely range; Moorefield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45502, 45503, 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 Moorefield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moorefield Township is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #536 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 52% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Moorefield Township’s median household income is $85,583; among the 10,330 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Moorefield Township compares well: worried about having enough food, 11.6% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.3% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Out of every 100 Moorefield Township adults…
Moorefield Township runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Moorefield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Moorefield Township
No hospital or community health center in Moorefield 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 Moorefield 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.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Moorefield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Moorefield Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Moorefield Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Moorefield Township and the towns around it
Moorefield Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield Township | C | 39.8% | 13.8% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield | D− | 45.5% | 17% | 21.5% | CDC place |
| German Township | C+ | 39.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | D | 42.6% | 15.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | C | 40.7% | 12.6% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Urbana Township | C | 43.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% | ZIP 43078 |
| Harmony Township | C | 40% | 13.2% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | C | 43.4% | 12.8% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moorefield Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moorefield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moorefield Township is better than Ohio on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Moorefield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moorefield Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%17.1–21.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%33.2–46.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.1–15.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.8–44.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%36.9–44.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.2%29.9–36.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.7%7.9–9.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13.1–18.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.6–17.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%25.6–33.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.2–17.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.9%31.7–42.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.2–8.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78–83.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.9%61.6–68.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.3–89.1 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.1–70.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.6–80.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.3–29.2 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28.4–38.5 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.6–24.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%10–13.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8–10.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%8.2–11 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.3%27.6–35 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%13.3–16.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–14.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 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 Moorefield Township
Is Moorefield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moorefield Township is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #536 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moorefield Township?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 46.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moorefield Township?
Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Moorefield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moorefield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.4%), 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 Moorefield 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 Moorefield 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.