Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Prospect Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Prospect Township differs from Ohio on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43342, 43344. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prospect Township
Cancer runs high in Prospect Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Prospect Township
Grades next door run from Radnor Township (A−) to Green Camp Township (D). Prospect Township is a B−. Around town ↓
Fewer Prospect Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Prospect Township’s likely range; Prospect Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43342, 43344, 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 Prospect Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prospect Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 69% of U.S. towns); obesity 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). Prospect Township’s median household income is $83,796; among the 10,478 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 39%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Prospect Township compares well: no health insurance (ages 18–64), 6.2% (U.S. 11%); worried about having enough food, 9.7% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 8.3% (U.S. 12%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Prospect Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Out of every 100 Prospect Township adults…
Prospect Township runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Prospect Township and the towns around it
Prospect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Township | B− | 40.3% | 12.9% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pleasant Township | D | 43.3% | 14.3% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Green Camp Township | D | 43.1% | 14.2% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Waldo Township | C+ | 40.5% | 13.2% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Thompson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Claibourne Township | C | 43.3% | 12.3% | 17% | ZIP 43344 |
| Radnor Township | A− | 34.2% | 11.8% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
Thompson Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Prospect Township
No hospital or community health center in Prospect 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 Prospect 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Prospect Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Prospect Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Prospect 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Prospect Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Prospect Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Prospect Township is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Prospect Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Prospect Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.7–19.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.1–15.6 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.6 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%33.7–46 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.1–14.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%34.8–42.2 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.3–42.9 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33%29.6–35.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.4–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.1 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.7–16.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.3–17.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%22.8–31.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.4–44.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.4 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.5–83.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.7–69 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.5 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.6–82.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%63.3–71.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.5–82.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.1–30.1 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%28–38.2 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%16.3–22.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%7.8–11.6 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5–7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.2–9.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25.4–33.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.5–15.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.3–14.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Prospect Township
Is Prospect Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Prospect Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Prospect Township?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 46%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Prospect Township?
Marion General Hospital in Marion, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Prospect Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Prospect Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.4%), 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 Prospect 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 Prospect 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.