Photo: Aesopposea · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Paint Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Paint Township trails Ohio on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45133, 45123, 45612, 45135. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paint Township
Paint Township is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Paint Township is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Paint Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Paint Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Paint Township
54.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
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 Paint Township’s likely range; Paint Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45133, 45123, 45612, 45135, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Paint Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paint Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #906 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 19% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Paint Township’s median household income is $53,325; among the 6,890 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Paint Township adults…
Paint Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paint Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Paint Township
1 community health center in Paint Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Paint 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Paint Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Paint Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Paint 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.
15.3% of Paint Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Paint Township and the towns around it
Paint Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Township | D | 42.4% | 15.4% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Marshall Township | D | 41.8% | 15.6% | 20.3% | ZIP 45133 |
| Paint Township | D− | 44.6% | 16.2% | 22.3% | ZIP codes |
| Madison Township | D | 41.5% | 14.3% | 20% | ZIP codes |
| Brushcreek Township | D | 41.8% | 15.7% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Rocky Fork Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Highland Holiday | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfield Township | C | 39.5% | 12.4% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Rocky Fork Point and Highland Holiday: 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 Paint Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Paint Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Paint Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Paint Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Paint Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.6–26.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.3–18.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.9–21.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%37–48 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.4%13.8–17.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%37.9–44.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.3–43.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.5%31.6–37.3 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.9–10.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.9%19.6–26.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.7%18.4–23.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%29.6–37.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13–17.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.1%36.4–45.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8–10.7 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.7–81.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%51.5–57.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.6–85.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%78–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62%57.8–65.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%66.8–78.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%25–31.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30.1–38.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.9–24.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.5–19.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%8–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31.5–38.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.3–18.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.5–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.4–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Paint Township
Is Paint Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Paint Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #906 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Paint Township?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 37% and 48%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Paint Township?
Greenfield Area Medical Center in Greenfield, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Paint Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Paint Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.7%), 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 Paint Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paint 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.