Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Nelson Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Nelson Township beats Ohio on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 44231. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Nelson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nelson Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #459 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Nelson Township’s median household income is $79,583; among the 10,774 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$99K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Nelson Township adults…
On every condition, Nelson Township is about the same as Ohio. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nelson Township
No hospital or community health center in Nelson 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 Nelson 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.
5.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Nelson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Nelson Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Nelson 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.
10.4% of Nelson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Nelson Township and the towns around it
Nelson Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Township | C+ | 33.7% | 12.5% | 17.2% | ZIP 44231 |
| Garrettsville | B− | 32.6% | 11.8% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Hiram Township | B | 32.3% | 11.8% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Windham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parkman Township | C− | 36.1% | 13.1% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Southington Township | C− | 38.4% | 14.3% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
Windham Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nelson Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Nelson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Nelson Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Nelson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Nelson Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.5–22.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.5–20.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.4–39 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11–14 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.9–39.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%33.9–41 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28.1–33.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%8–10 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13.2–18.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.9–19.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%23.3–31 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%33.8–43.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7–9.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.5–81.4 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.9–65 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.6–87 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.9–81.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%60.1–68.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.3–78.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.2%22.2–28.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%31.5–40.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.8–25 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%11–15 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–8.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.9–34.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.6–16.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.5–17 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.4–4.2 | 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 Nelson Township
Is Nelson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Nelson Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #459 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Nelson Township?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 39%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Nelson Township?
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull in Warren, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Nelson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Nelson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.8%), 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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.