Photo: Heironymous Rowe · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Rush Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Rush Township differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45652, 45648. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rush Township
Rush Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Rush Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rush Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Rush Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rush Township
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Rush Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (38.6%, vs 29.5% across Ohio). The biggest difference is trouble walking: 19.4% vs 13.9%. Disability ↓
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 Rush Township’s likely range; Rush Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45652, 45648, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Rush Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rush Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #968 of 993 in Ohio. All seven of Rush Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 45.3% of adults, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
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). Rush Township’s median household income is $55,925; among the 7,709 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Rush Township adults…
Rush Township runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rush Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rush Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Rush Township
No hospital or community health center in Rush 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 Rush 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Rush Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Rush Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Rush 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.
16.8% of Rush Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Rush Township and the towns around it
Rush Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Township | D− | 45.3% | 16.4% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Valley Township | D | 43.7% | 15.3% | 21.1% | ZIP 45648 |
| Washington Township | D | 44% | 14.8% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Clay Township | D− | 46.5% | 17% | 23.4% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | D | 44.4% | 15.7% | 21.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lucasville | D | 43.7% | 15.2% | 21% | CDC place |
| Morgan Township | D | 43.7% | 15.4% | 21% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Rush Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rush Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Rush Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rush Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.6–28.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.4 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.6–22.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.3%39.9–50.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.5–18.5 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.9%42.2–49.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.7–43.8 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.8%32.8–39 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%10.8–13.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.7%20.9–28.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22%19–24.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%32.5–41.4 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.4–16 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%38.8–48.4 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.5–10.8 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.9–84.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%48.2–55 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.3–86.9 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.8–83.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.3%55.1–63.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.9%59.5–74 | 76% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%25.7–32.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%31.1–40.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.6–25.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%15.1–20.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.7–14.6 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.6–11.4 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8–10.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.1–19.6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.6%34.5–42.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%17–21.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.3–19.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.5–12 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Rush Township
Is Rush Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rush Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #968 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rush Township?
CDC estimates 45.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.9% and 50.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rush Township?
Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Rush Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rush Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.8%), 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 Rush Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rush 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.