Where Symmes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Symmes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45688, 45659, 45658. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Symmes Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Symmes Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.9%, vs 13.2% across Ohio. In all, Symmes Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Symmes Township
48.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 26.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Symmes Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.3%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. 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 Symmes Township’s likely range; Symmes Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45688, 45659, 45658, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Symmes Township adults…
Symmes Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Symmes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
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.
Care in and near Symmes Township
No hospital or community health center in Symmes 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 Symmes 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 Symmes Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Symmes Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Symmes 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.
21.4% of Symmes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Symmes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aid Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Decatur Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Walnut Township: not graded. Aid Township, Decatur Township and Greenfield 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 Symmes Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Symmes Township
Why doesn’t Symmes 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 Symmes Township.
What hospital is closest to Symmes Township?
Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, 18.3 miles in a straight line from Symmes Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Symmes Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aid Family Medical Center in Kitts Hill, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Symmes 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.