Photo: Nyttend · Public domainOn CDC estimates, St. Albans Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns
St. Albans Township differs from Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43001, 43062, 43031. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. Albans Township
St. Albans Township is short on primary care and mental health care
St. Albans Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer St. Albans Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in St. Albans Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
St. Albans Township is an active town
Only 21.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. 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 St. Albans Township’s likely range; St. Albans Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43001, 43062, 43031, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind St. Albans Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Albans Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #223 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 78% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). St. Albans Township’s median household income is $91,014; among the 9,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near St. Albans Township
No hospital or community health center in St. Albans 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 St. Albans 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.1% of St. Albans 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.
12 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 St. Albans Township adults…
St. Albans Township runs below OH on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. Albans Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How St. Albans Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 St. Albans 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.
St. Albans Township and the towns around it
St. Albans Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans Township | B+ | 36.7% | 12.8% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Granville Township | A | 32.4% | 10% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Granville South | A | 32.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| Harrison Township | B+ | 36.1% | 11.9% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Jersey Township | A− | 34.8% | 11.1% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | B+ | 36.2% | 11.7% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of St. Albans Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for St. Albans Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, St. Albans Township is better than Ohio on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside St. Albans Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | St. Albans Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.5–18.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%30.9–43 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%10.9–14.6 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.9%32.2–39.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.3–42.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.7–34.2 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.1–7.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–12 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.6%11.1–16.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%18–25.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.1–18.6 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1%30.1–40.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.8–7.3 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.9–82.9 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.6–71.8 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86–89.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.8–82.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%62.6–71.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.2–84.3 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.8–28.6 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.4–37.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.6%15.6–22 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.3–11.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.6–9.6 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.9–6.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.6–8.8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.4–31.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.6–13.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6–7.8 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 St. Albans Township
Is St. Albans Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, St. Albans Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #223 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in St. Albans Township?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 43%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to St. Albans Township?
Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, 9.1 miles in a straight line from St. Albans Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in St. Albans Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.3%), 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 St. Albans Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. Albans 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.