Where Orient residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orient, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orient. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orient
Orient is short on primary care and mental health care
Orient’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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Orient
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Fewer Orient adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 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 Orient’s likely range.
Care in and near Orient
No hospital or community health center in Orient 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 Orient; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Orient adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Orient adults…
Orient runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Orient adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Orient adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Orient 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.
Orient 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto Township | C | 39.4% | 12.1% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Darby Township | C+ | 39.2% | 12.1% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | B | 34.3% | 11.4% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orient adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Orient
Why doesn’t Orient have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orient.
What hospital is closest to Orient?
Doctors Hospital in Columbus, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Orient’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orient.
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.