Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Plain Township is healthier than 30%
Plain Township differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 24 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43054, 43081. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plain Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Plain Township’s lead shrinks
Plain Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, but 30% of the 732 towns with similar household incomes ($164K–$274K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Plain Township
Plain Township runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 8%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Plain Township doesn’t win on
19.9% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Plain Township is an active town
Only 16.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 27 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Plain Township’s likely range; Plain Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43054, 43081, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Plain Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plain Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #18 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 78%.
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). Plain Township’s median household income is $219,181; among the 732 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($164K–$274K), it’s healthier than 30%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Plain Township adults…
Plain Township runs below OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Care in and near Plain Township
1 hospital in Plain 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 Plain 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Plain Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Plain Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Plain Township does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Plain 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.
4.8% of Plain Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Plain Township and the towns around it
Plain Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Township | A+ | 28% | 8.5% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| New Albany | A+ | 27.8% | 8.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Blendon Township | A− | 30.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Harlem Township | A | 33.2% | 10.6% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Jersey Township | A− | 34.8% | 11.1% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Plain Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Plain Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Plain Township is better than Ohio on 24 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Plain Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Plain Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.7%10.4–13 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.8%8.7–10.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%25.1–31.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.5%25.2–29.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30.1–35.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22%20.1–23.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%2–2.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.2–8.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.2%14.2–18.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%17.6–22.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%29.5–35.4 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.3–82.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.2%73–77.2 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87.1–89.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.6–77.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%63.5–69.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%76.7–84.9 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%22.5–27.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%31.6–39 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.7–21.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.9–8.1 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.3–5.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.8%4–5.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19%17–21.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%9–11.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Plain Township
Is Plain Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Plain Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #18 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Plain Township?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 31.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Plain Township?
Mount Carmel St. Ann's in Westerville, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Plain Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Plain Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–5.8%), 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 Plain Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plain 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.