Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Palestine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palestine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palestine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palestine
Palestine is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (57.9% vs 62.9%), cholesterol checks (81.9% vs 86.1%) and colon screening (59.1% vs 65.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Palestine
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Palestine
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 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 Palestine’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palestine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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 Palestine adults…
Palestine runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Palestine
No hospital or community health center in Palestine 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 Palestine; ≈ 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).
How Palestine adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Palestine runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Palestine 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.
14.8% of Palestine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Palestine and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palestine adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Palestine
Why doesn’t Palestine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palestine.
What hospital is closest to Palestine?
Wayne Hospital in Greenville, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Palestine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Palestine?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Madison Medical Center in New Madison, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palestine.
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.