Photo: Bwsmith84 · CC BY 3.0Where Switzerland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Switzerland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43915, 43716, 43942. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Switzerland Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Switzerland Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.4%, vs 29.8% across Ohio. In all, Switzerland Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Switzerland Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Switzerland Township, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 82.3% 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 Switzerland Township’s likely range; Switzerland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43915, 43716, 43942, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Switzerland Township adults…
Switzerland Township runs above OH on 9 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Switzerland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Switzerland Township
No hospital or community health center in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Switzerland 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.
12.4% of Switzerland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sunsbury Township | D | 40.4% | 15.8% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| York Township | C− | 39.9% | 14.8% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
Salem 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 Switzerland Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Switzerland Township
Why doesn’t Switzerland 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 Switzerland Township.
What hospital is closest to Switzerland Township?
Wetzel County Hospital in New Martinsville, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Switzerland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Switzerland 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.