Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Sugarcreek Township is healthier than 6%
Sugarcreek Township differs from Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45305, 45370, 45385, 45440. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sugarcreek Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Sugarcreek Township’s lead shrinks
Sugarcreek Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 6% of the 1,223 towns with similar household incomes ($140K–$233K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Sugarcreek Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.8% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Sugarcreek Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Ohio. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Sugarcreek Township
Grades next door run from Bellbrook (A) to Xenia (C−). Sugarcreek Township is an A−. Around town ↓
Sugarcreek Township is an active town
Only 21.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 29 miles of trails across 13 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 Sugarcreek Township’s likely range; Sugarcreek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45305, 45370, 45385, 45440, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Sugarcreek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sugarcreek Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #164 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 84% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Sugarcreek Township’s median household income is $186,172; among the 1,223 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($140K–$233K), it’s healthier than 6%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sugarcreek 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.
6.7% of Sugarcreek 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.
29 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Sugarcreek Township and the towns around it
Sugarcreek Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarcreek Township | A− | 37% | 11.5% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bellbrook | A | 36.3% | 10.4% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Kettering | B+ | 33.5% | 12% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Spring Valley Township | B | 38.8% | 12.7% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | A− | 31% | 12.2% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Beavercreek Township | B | 37.5% | 11.9% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Centerville | A− | 30.7% | 12.8% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Xenia | C− | 42.1% | 13.7% | 17% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Sugarcreek Township adults…
Sugarcreek Township runs below OH on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sugarcreek Township
No hospital or community health center in Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sugarcreek Township does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Sugarcreek 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sugarcreek Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sugarcreek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sugarcreek Township is better than Ohio on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Sugarcreek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sugarcreek Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%13–17.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.4–16.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%31.1–43.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.6–40 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.4–42.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.5–33.8 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%10–13.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18–24.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.6–19.1 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6%30.1–39.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.5–6.5 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.8–83.7 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%68–73.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.5–90.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78–83 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%68.6–76.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.7%69–81.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.8–27.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%27.2–36.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18%15.5–21.3 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.3–10.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.5–8.9 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.6–8 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%21.3–28 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.8–13 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Sugarcreek Township
Is Sugarcreek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sugarcreek Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #164 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sugarcreek Township?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 43.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sugarcreek Township?
Kettering Health Greene Memorial in Xenia, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Sugarcreek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sugarcreek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.5%), 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 Sugarcreek Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sugarcreek 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.