Photo: Public domain · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Newark Township is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Newark Township trails Ohio on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 43055. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newark Township
Newark Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Newark Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD runs high in Newark Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Newark Township
Grades next door run from Granville (A) to Newark (C−). Newark Township is a C. Around town ↓
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 Newark Township’s likely range; Newark Township’s figures come from ZIP code 43055, 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 Newark Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newark Township is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 42% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Newark Township’s median household income is $78,879; among the 10,804 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Newark Township
No hospital or community health center in Newark 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 Newark 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).
Out of every 100 Newark Township adults…
Newark Township runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newark Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. COPD rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newark Township as about how healthy they are.
Newark Township and the towns around it
Newark Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Township | C | 39.6% | 14% | 18.3% | ZIP 43055 |
| Newark | C− | 39.9% | 14% | 18.6% | CDC place |
| Granville Township | A | 32.4% | 10% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Newton Township | C | 39.6% | 14% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Granville | A | 27.9% | 7.2% | 7.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Newark Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Newark Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Newark 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.
13.4% of Newark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newark Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newark Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newark Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Newark Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newark Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18.3–22.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.5–16.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.8–20.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%33.8–46 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.3–15.8 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.6–41 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%34–41.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32%29–35.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.6–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.3–19 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%16.1–20.6 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27%23.4–31 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.7–18.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%32.5–43.2 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.5–81.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.5%58.1–64.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.5%82.8–86.2 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.1–81.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%59–68.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69–82 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%24.2–31.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%30.2–40.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.8–24.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.8–16.9 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.9–13.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.9–36.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.6–17.1 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%14–17.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 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 Newark Township
Is Newark Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newark Township is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newark Township?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 46%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newark Township?
Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Newark Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newark Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–9.7%), 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 Newark 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 Newark 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.