Where Sciotodale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sciotodale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sciotodale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sciotodale
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sciotodale
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Sciotodale runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Sciotodale adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.2%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Sciotodale
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), 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 Sciotodale’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sciotodale adults…
Sciotodale 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Sciotodale
No hospital or community health center in Sciotodale 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 Sciotodale; ≈ 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 Sciotodale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Sciotodale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sciotodale runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Sciotodale 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.
13.3% of Sciotodale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Sciotodale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg | C− | 41.4% | 14.2% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Portsmouth | D− | 47.4% | 17.3% | 24.3% | CDC place |
| Porter Township | D | 42.7% | 14.6% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sciotodale adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sciotodale
Why doesn’t Sciotodale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sciotodale.
What hospital is closest to Sciotodale?
Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Sciotodale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sciotodale?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ovp - Wheelersburg, Ohio in Wheelersburg, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sciotodale.
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.