Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Sharon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sharon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 43724. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sharon Township
Dental care lags in Sharon Township
51.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Sharon Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.9%), vs 14.1% across Ohio. Utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 8.3%) and housing insecurity (14.8% vs 11.3%) are higher too. 16.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Sharon Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), 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 Sharon Township’s likely range; Sharon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 43724, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sharon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.5% of Sharon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Out of every 100 Sharon Township adults…
Sharon Township runs above OH on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sharon Township is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. COPD rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sharon Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Sharon Township
No hospital or community health center in Sharon 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 Sharon 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).
How Sharon Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
4 in 10 Sharon 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.
Sharon Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Township | D | 43.9% | 13.3% | 22% | ZIP 43724 |
| Manchester Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Noble Township | D | 43.5% | 13.4% | 21.7% | ZIP codes |
Manchester Township and Center 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 Sharon Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sharon Township
Why doesn’t Sharon Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sharon Township.
What hospital is closest to Sharon Township?
Selby General Hospital in Marietta, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Sharon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sharon 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. 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.