Where Summit Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Summit Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 43754. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Summit Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Summit Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Summit Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Summit Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.7%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Summit Township
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). 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 Summit Township’s likely range; Summit Township’s figures come from ZIP code 43754, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Summit Township adults…
Summit Township runs above OH on 8 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Summit Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Summit Township
No hospital or community health center in Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Summit 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.
15.2% of Summit Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Summit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seneca Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Center Township | D | 40.7% | 16.6% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Malaga Township | D | 40.6% | 16.1% | 20.4% | ZIP codes |
Franklin Township, Wayne Township and Seneca 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 Summit Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Summit Township
Why doesn’t Summit 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 Summit Township.
What hospital is closest to Summit Township?
Barnesville Hospital Association in Barnesville, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Summit Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Summit Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Southeast, Inc. - Woodsfield Health Center in Woodsfield, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Summit 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.