Photo: Bwsmith84 at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Where Old Washington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Washington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Washington
Cancer runs high in Old Washington
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Old Washington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Old Washington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Old Washington adults…
Old Washington runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. 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.
8% of Old Washington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Old Washington
No hospital or community health center in Old Washington 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 Old Washington; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Washington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Old Washington adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Old Washington 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.
Old Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | D | 38.2% | 15.4% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wills Township | C | 36.3% | 13.9% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Washington adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Old Washington
Why doesn’t Old Washington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Washington.
What hospital is closest to Old Washington?
Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center in Cambridge, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Old Washington’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 Old Washington?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Muskingum Valley Health Center - Cambridge in Cambridge, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Washington.
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.