Photo: Bwsmith84 / Bwsmith84 at en.wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Where Palmer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palmer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45786, 43787, 45724, 45784. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palmer Township
Out of every 100 Palmer Township adults…
Palmer Township runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Palmer Township
No hospital or community health center in Palmer 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 Palmer 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palmer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Palmer Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Palmer 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.
11.5% of Palmer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Palmer Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township | C− | 45% | 13.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Windsor Township | D | 42.7% | 16.3% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Watertown Township | C | 43.6% | 13.4% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Barlow Township | C | 44.5% | 13.7% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Wesley Township | — | — | — | — |
Wesley Township: 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 Palmer Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Palmer Township
Why doesn’t Palmer Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palmer Township.
What hospital is closest to Palmer Township?
Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Palmer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Palmer Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Washington County Reach in Vincent, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Palmer 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. 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.