Seven Ranges Terminus · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Sandy Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Sandy Township trails Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44656, 44643, 44612, 44626. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandy Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sandy Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Sandy Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sandy Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.8%), 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 Sandy Township’s likely range; Sandy Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44656, 44643, 44612, 44626, 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 Sandy Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sandy Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #776 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 33% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Sandy Township’s median household income is $59,415; among the 8,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Sandy Township adults…
Sandy Township runs above OH on 8 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.
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Care in and near Sandy Township
No hospital or community health center in Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Sandy Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Sandy 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.
13.1% of Sandy Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Sandy Township and the towns around it
Sandy Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Township | C− | 43.7% | 14.8% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | B− | 41.1% | 12.5% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | C− | 44.3% | 14.4% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Wilkshire Hills | B | 41.1% | 11.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Pike Township | C− | 40% | 13.9% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | D | 43.7% | 15.1% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Zoar | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.4% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
Zoar: 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 Sandy Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sandy Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sandy Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Sandy Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sandy Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%18.8–24.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.1–17.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.7%38.1–48.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%12.9–16.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%38.1–45 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.8–41.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%30–36 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.1–12.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.9–21.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.8%16–21.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.6–35.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.4–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.2–43.9 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.7–10.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.3–82.8 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%57–63.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.1–87.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.6–83.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%59.2–67.2 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%65.5–78 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.2–28.3 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%30–38.9 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.2–24.6 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.2–17.5 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.3–12.9 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7.1–9.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.8–9 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%10.7–15.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.3–36 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.2–18.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–17 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 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 Sandy Township
Is Sandy Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sandy Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #776 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sandy Township?
CDC estimates 43.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.1% and 48.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sandy Township?
Union Hospital in Dover, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Sandy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sandy Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.2%), 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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.