Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Sprigg Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Sprigg Township differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45144, 45693. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sprigg Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Sprigg Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Sprigg Township runs above Ohio on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sprigg Township is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Sprigg Township is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Sprigg Township
49.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Sprigg Township, and more people treating it
43.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Sprigg Township’s likely range; Sprigg Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45144, 45693, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Sprigg Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sprigg Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. All seven of Sprigg Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 25.5% of adults, against 15.4% across Ohio and 11.8% 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). Sprigg Township’s median household income is $58,051; among the 8,356 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Sprigg Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Sprigg Township adults…
Sprigg Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sprigg Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Sprigg Township
No hospital or community health center in Sprigg 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 Sprigg 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.
7.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sprigg Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sprigg Township runs above Ohio.
1 in 3 Sprigg 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.
22.8% of Sprigg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Sprigg Township and the towns around it
Sprigg Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprigg Township | D− | 43% | 18.2% | 25.5% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Manchester Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | D | 39.2% | 14.9% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
| Huntington Township | D− | 43.3% | 17.1% | 22.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bentonville | — | — | — | — |
Monroe Township and Bentonville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Manchester Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sprigg Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sprigg Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sprigg Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Sprigg Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sprigg Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.1%25.8–32.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.6–22.2 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.7–23.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%36.2–50.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.2%16–20.6 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.9–48.1 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.9%36.9–45.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.5%33.1–40.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11–13.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.5%13–16.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31%26.7–35.4 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.5%22.3–29.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.3%34.5–44.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.5–16.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5%34.4–46.8 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.9–12.9 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.7–83 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 49.7%46.1–53.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.3–85.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.3–84.2 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%53.5–63.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%61.9–76.9 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.1–31.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.3–39.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.1–26.2 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.4%18.9–26 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%12.8–17.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.6–14.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.8%19.5–26.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.9%34.7–43.7 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.2–24.5 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.9–21.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.9–11.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.7%11.4–14.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.9–7.5 | 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 Sprigg Township
Is Sprigg Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sprigg Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sprigg Township?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 50.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sprigg Township?
Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Sprigg Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sprigg Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12.9%), 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 Sprigg 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 Sprigg 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.