On CDC estimates, Saline Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Saline Township trails Ohio on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43932, 43964, 43930. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saline Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Saline Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.8%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Saline Township runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Saline Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Saline Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.1%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Saline Township’s likely range; Saline Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43932, 43964, 43930, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Saline Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saline Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 30% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Saline Township’s median household income is $91,458; among the 9,806 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$114K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Saline Township adults…
Saline Township runs above OH on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Saline Township
No hospital or community health center in Saline 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 Saline 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 Saline Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Saline Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Saline 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.
12.4% of Saline Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Saline Township and the towns around it
Saline Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline Township | D | 42.9% | 14.7% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Knox Township | D | 42.6% | 14.9% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Brush Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yellow Creek Township | D | 43.8% | 17% | 21.4% | ZIP codes |
| Ross Township | — | — | — | — |
Brush Creek Township and Ross 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 Saline Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saline Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saline Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Saline Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saline Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.5–24.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.8–18.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.3–21.2 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%37.2–48.6 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13–16.5 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%37.8–44.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35–42 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.9–37.9 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.7–13.2 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.4–21.3 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%16.7–21.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.3%27.2–35.5 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%38.6–48.2 | 37.9% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.7–9.4 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.7–82.5 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57.4–63.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.3–87.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.9–82.6 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60.2–68.5 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%64.7–77.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%25.1–31.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%31.2–40.8 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.4–24.8 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.1–16.6 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.4–12.7 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.8–8.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30–37.6 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.5–18.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8.3–10.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 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 Saline Township
Is Saline Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saline Township is healthier than 12% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Saline Township?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 48.6%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saline Township?
East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Saline Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saline Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.4%), 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 Saline Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saline 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.