Where Thornport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thornport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thornport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thornport
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Thornport
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.7% across Ohio. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.3%), vs 29.8% across Ohio. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Thornport runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Thornport, and more people treating it
42.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Thornport keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 79.9%) and dentist visits (67.5% vs 62.9%). 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 Thornport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Thornport adults…
Thornport runs above OH on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Thornport is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Thornport as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thornport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Thornport
No hospital or community health center in Thornport 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 Thornport; ≈ 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).
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.
How Thornport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thornport does better than Ohio.
3 in 10 Thornport 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.
7% of Thornport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Thornport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Township | B− | 37.1% | 13.2% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Harbor Hills | B | 36.6% | 14.3% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Thorn Township | B− | 35.8% | 12.9% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Thornport adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thornport
Why doesn’t Thornport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thornport.
What hospital is closest to Thornport?
Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Thornport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thornport?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lower Lights Health Newark in Newark, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thornport.
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.