On CDC estimates, Prairie Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Prairie Township differs from Ohio on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43119, 43228. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prairie Township
Binge drinking is the habit Prairie Township doesn’t win on
19.3% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Ohio, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Prairie Township
Prairie Township runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.2% vs 7.1%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and cancer (6.6% vs 8.7%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Prairie Township
Grades next door run from Norwich Township (A) to Franklin Township (D). Prairie Township is a B. Around town ↓
Prairie Township has a top-rated hospital
Doctors Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Prairie Township’s likely range; Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43119, 43228, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Prairie Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prairie Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #294 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Prairie Township’s median household income is $73,793; among the 10,836 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Prairie Township adults…
Prairie Township runs below OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Prairie Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Prairie Township and the towns around it
Prairie Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Township | B | 33.3% | 10.9% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Township | C+ | 36.4% | 12.8% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Darby | B+ | 32.4% | 9.2% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| West Jefferson | B− | 35.9% | 12.3% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Lincoln Village | C− | 35.9% | 14.1% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Brown Township | A | 30.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | D | 37.9% | 14.6% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Prairie Township
1 hospital in Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Prairie Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
2 in 5 Prairie 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 Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prairie Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prairie Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prairie Township is better than Ohio on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Prairie Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prairie Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%16.2–19.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.9–14.4 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17.3–20.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%30–36.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.6–12 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%28.3–32.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%30.7–35.6 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.9%22–25.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.4%5.7–7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%12–16.5 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%13.3–16.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.5%21.1–26.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.9–21.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%34.3–40.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.8–10.3 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.5–80.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%60.4–65.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%83.1–86.4 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.5%71.9–76.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%58.1–64.9 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%70.3–80.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.9–30 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%34.8–42.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.8–25.5 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%13–16.7 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.3–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.7%23.3–28.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13.1–16.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 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 Prairie Township
Is Prairie Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prairie Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #294 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Prairie Township?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 36.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prairie Township?
Doctors Hospital in Columbus, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Prairie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Prairie Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.3%), 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 Prairie Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prairie 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.