Palos Covered Bridge · Photo: Jaknouse · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Trimble Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Trimble Township trails Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 45732. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trimble Township
Trimble Township is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Trimble Township is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress, diabetes and smoking. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Trimble Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.5%, vs 13.2% across Ohio. In all, Trimble Township runs above Ohio on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Trimble Township
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21% 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 Trimble Township’s likely range; Trimble Township’s figures come from ZIP code 45732, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Trimble Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trimble Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #877 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 22% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Trimble Township’s median household income is $58,063; among the 8,362 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Trimble Township adults…
Trimble Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Trimble Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Trimble Township
No hospital or community health center in Trimble 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 Trimble 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Trimble Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Trimble Township runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 Trimble 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.
16% of Trimble Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Trimble Township and the towns around it
Trimble Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimble Township | D | 39.8% | 15.5% | 21.5% | ZIP 45732 |
| Dover Township | C | 36.8% | 13.6% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ward Township | D | 38.6% | 14.9% | 21.8% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | D | 39.4% | 14.6% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Homer Township | — | — | — | — |
Homer Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trimble Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Trimble Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Trimble Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Trimble Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Trimble Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21.7–27.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.6 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18.5–22 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.8%35.2–44.2 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.9–17.1 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42%39–44.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36.2–42.1 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.6–35.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.8–13 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.6–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%18–24.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.5%18.9–23.9 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.4%27.8–34.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.3–19.9 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%36.7–45.3 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8–11.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.9–81 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.1%51–57.1 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.4–85.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%76.1–80.4 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%58–65.4 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%65.1–76.4 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%26.7–32.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36%32.2–40.1 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%20–25.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.7–19.7 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%11.2–14.8 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%8–10.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.7–18.5 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30.8–37.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15.1–19 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.3–18.8 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.3–11.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Trimble Township
Is Trimble Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trimble Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #877 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Trimble Township?
CDC estimates 39.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 44.2%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Trimble Township?
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Trimble Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Trimble Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.2%), 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 Trimble Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trimble 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.