Photo: Wdzinc · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Norwich Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Norwich Township differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43026, 43221, 43228. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norwich Township
COPD and stroke are less common in Norwich Township
Norwich Township runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.8% vs 8%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Norwich Township doesn’t win on
20% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Norwich Township’s lead shrinks
Norwich Township is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 4,453 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$164K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Norwich Township
Grades next door run from Upper Arlington (A+) to Franklin Township (D). Norwich Township is an A. Around town ↓
Norwich Township is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 13 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. 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 Norwich Township’s likely range; Norwich Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43026, 43221, 43228, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Norwich Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norwich Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #76 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 91% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 60%.
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). Norwich Township’s median household income is $130,801; among the 4,453 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$164K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Norwich Township adults…
Norwich Township runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Norwich Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Norwich Township and the towns around it
Norwich Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich Township | A | 29.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Hilliard | A | 29% | 9.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | A+ | 27.6% | 9.3% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Brown Township | A | 30.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | D | 37.9% | 14.6% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Arlington | A+ | 26.1% | 8.9% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Prairie Township | B | 33.3% | 10.9% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Norwich Township
No hospital or community health center in Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Norwich Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Norwich 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.
6.7% of Norwich Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norwich Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Norwich Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Norwich Township is better than Ohio on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Norwich Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Norwich Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%12.2–15.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.9–12.1 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.9–18.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%26.5–32.9 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%26–30.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%30.4–35.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.8%21–24.7 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.5–11.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.4–5.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.2–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%16.2–20.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.6–22.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%30.3–36.3 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.2–6.9 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.5–81.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.8%69.4–74 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.6–88.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72.1–77.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%62.1–68.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%74–83.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23.8–28.8 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%32.1–39.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.4%16.9–22 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%8–10.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%7–9.3 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.7–7.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%19.2–23.5 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.4–12.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 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 Norwich Township
Is Norwich Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norwich Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #76 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Norwich Township?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 32.9%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Norwich Township?
Mount Carmel Dublin in Dublin, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Norwich Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Norwich Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–6.9%), 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 Norwich Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norwich 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.