Photo: Jaknouse · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rome Township is healthier than 69%
Rome Township trails Ohio on 2 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45778, 45735, 45723, 45701. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rome Township
Rome Township is an older town
29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Rome Township with the state. Conditions ↓
Rome Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rome Township is healthier than 39%. Against the 7,541 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 69%. Health Grade ↓
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 Rome Township’s likely range; Rome Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45778, 45735, 45723, 45701, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Rome Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rome Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 51% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Rome Township’s median household income is $55,399; among the 7,541 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$69K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Rome Township adults…
Rome Township runs above OH on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rome Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rome Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Rome Township
No hospital or community health center in Rome 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 Rome 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rome Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Rome Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Rome 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.
10.6% of Rome Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Rome Township and the towns around it
Rome Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Township | C+ | 36.6% | 13.8% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur Township | C | 43.3% | 13.2% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Canaan Township | B− | 35% | 8.6% | 14.9% | ZIP 45701 |
| Bern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Troy Township | C+ | 36.9% | 14% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Carthage Township | C+ | 36.4% | 13.9% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
Bern 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 Rome Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rome Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rome Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Rome Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rome Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17–22.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.1 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%31.8–41.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.2–15.7 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36.9–43.7 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.9–41.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31%28.2–34 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.3–24.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%14–19.2 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%22–29.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.8–21.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%34.7–44.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.9–9 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.5–82.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56–62.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.1–80.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61–69.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.4–82.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%24.4–30.9 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%30.5–39.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.9–25.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.5–15.1 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.9–12.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.6%8.8–12.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.3%25.8–33 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.9–15.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.3–15.9 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7.1–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Rome Township
Is Rome Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rome Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rome Township?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 41.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rome Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Rome Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rome Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–9%), 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 Rome Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rome 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.