Where Newcastle Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newcastle Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43844, 43843, 43014. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newcastle Township
Smoking is more common in Newcastle Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Newcastle Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 8% across Ohio. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and COPD is more common later in life. 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 Newcastle Township’s likely range; Newcastle Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43844, 43843, 43014, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Newcastle Township adults…
Newcastle Township runs above OH on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newcastle Township is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newcastle Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Newcastle Township
No hospital or community health center in Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Newcastle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Newcastle Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Newcastle 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.
12.4% of Newcastle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Newcastle Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jefferson Township | D | 41% | 14.8% | 19.8% | ZIP 43844 |
| Butler Township | B | 36.3% | 12.1% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | C+ | 39% | 12.6% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
Tiverton Township and Perry 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 Newcastle Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newcastle Township
Why doesn’t Newcastle Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newcastle Township.
What hospital is closest to Newcastle Township?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Newcastle Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newcastle Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Knox County Dental in Danville, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newcastle 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. 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.