Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Munson Township is healthier than 25%
Munson Township differs from Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44024, 44026. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Munson Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Munson Township’s lead shrinks
Munson Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, but 25% of the 3,644 towns with similar household incomes ($104K–$174K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Munson Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Munson Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Munson Township has a top-rated hospital
Uh Regional Hospitals is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Munson Township is an active town
Only 22.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% 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 Munson Township’s likely range; Munson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44024, 44026, 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 Munson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Munson Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #179 of 993 in Ohio. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 80% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Munson Township’s median household income is $139,205; among the 3,644 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($104K–$174K), it’s healthier than 25%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Munson Township adults…
Munson Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
6.3% of Munson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Munson Township
1 hospital in Munson Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Munson Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Munson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Munson Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Munson Township does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Munson 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.
Munson Township and the towns around it
Munson Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Township | B+ | 32.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Chardon | B+ | 32.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Chester Township | B+ | 32.7% | 12.6% | 12.2% | ZIP 44026 |
| Claridon Township | B | 33.5% | 12.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Newbury Township | B+ | 32.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Chardon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bass Lake | — | — | — | — |
Chardon Township: the same community as Chardon, graded once. Bass Lake: 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 Munson Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Munson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Munson Township is better than Ohio on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Munson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Munson Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.6–18 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%26.6–39.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%33.8–41.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.1–42.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.2–34.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10–12 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.4–10.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.6–14.5 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%18.8–26.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.1%27.7–39 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.7–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%68.2–74 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.7–90.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.2–84.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.4%63.9–72.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.7–82.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.1–26.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.3–36.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15.3–21.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%7–10.1 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%21.5–28.4 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.6–14 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%10–12.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 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 Munson Township
Is Munson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Munson Township is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #179 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 Munson Township?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 39.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Munson Township?
Uh Regional Hospitals in Chardon, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Munson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Munson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.9%), 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 Munson 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 Munson 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.