Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Rossburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rossburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rossburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rossburg
Rossburg is an older town
28% 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 Rossburg with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer Rossburg adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 9 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 Rossburg’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rossburg adults…
On every condition, Rossburg is about the same as Ohio. Tap one to see it as people.
Rossburg is an older town: 28% 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 Rossburg as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Rossburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Care in and near Rossburg
No hospital or community health center in Rossburg 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 Rossburg; ≈ 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 Rossburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Rossburg adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Rossburg 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.
Rossburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rossburg adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rossburg
Why doesn’t Rossburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rossburg.
What hospital is closest to Rossburg?
Wayne Hospital in Greenville, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Rossburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rossburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Versailles Medical Center Site in Versailles, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rossburg.
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.