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Health in Trimble · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Trimble residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Trimble, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trimble. How CDC estimates town health

What stands out · In brief

What stands out about health in Trimble

COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Trimble

1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Trimble runs above Ohio on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓

Dental care lags in Trimble

55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 22.7% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓

Depression is more common in Trimble

3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (29.8%), vs 25.4% across Ohio. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.3%, vs 17.5% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓

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’s likely range.

★ What stands out · Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Trimble adults…

Trimble runs above OH on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

12 of every 100 Trimble adults have COPD
Ohio: 8 in 100 · worse · likely 10.3–14.5%
Better than OHWorseAbout the sameOhio
Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Trimble adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.

79%Yearly checkupOH 80%
55%Dentist visitOH 63%
83%Cholesterol checkOH 86%
64%Colon screeningOH 65%
74%MammogramOH 76%
80%Taking BP medsOH 79%
1 in 11
working-age adults has no health insurance
Trimble 9.5% · Ohio 1 in 13 (8%)
Mind & connection

How Trimble adults are doing

On 2 of 4 measures, Trimble runs above Ohio.

4 in 10Trimble adults feel lonely
36.9% · OH 35% · About the same as OH
1 in 4Trimble adults lack social or emotional support
22.7% · OH 21.3% · About the same as OH
3 in 10Trimble adults have been diagnosed with depression
29.8% · OH 25.4% · Worse than OH
1 in 5Trimble adults are in frequent mental distress
20.3% · OH 17.5% · Worse than OH
The one neighbors can help with

4 in 10 Trimble adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Getting care

Care in and near Trimble

No hospital or community health center in Trimble itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest EROhiohealth O'bleness HospitalAthens · 11 miDirections →
★Best rated nearbyOhiohealth O'bleness Hospital★★★★★ · 11.0 miDirections →
+Low-cost careHopewell Health CentersThe Plains · 8.6 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
8.6 mi
Hopewell Health Centers
7 sites · nearest in The Plains
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
11 mi
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital
Athens · ★★★★★
ER
16.3 mi
Muskingum Valley Health Centers
Malta · community health center
Sliding-scale fees
17.9 mi
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Logan · not rated
ERRural critical access
30.8 mi
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster · ★★★★★
ER
31.9 mi
Camden Clark Medical Center
Parkersburg · ★★★★★
ER
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Trimble itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Trimble itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Trimble itself

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; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio

Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.

Get no exercise 32.2%OH 26.9%
Sleep under 7 hours 39.4%OH 37.9%
Binge drink 17.4%OH 16.6%
Smoke cigarettes 20.8%OH 15.4%
0%10%20%30%40%
Trimble, betterTrimble, worseAbout the sameOhio
Where Trimble gets moving

0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve

Parks & trails →
Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 6
Trimble adults worry about having enough food
17.2% · OH 14.1%
About the same as OH
1 in 8
Trimble adults worry about keeping their housing
12.2% · OH 11.3%
About the same as OH
1 in 11
Trimble adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
9.3% · OH 8.3%
About the same as OH
1 in 11
Trimble adults lack reliable transportation
9.2% · OH 7.7%
About the same as OH

15.9% of Trimble adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.

Around town

Trimble and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from
Jacksonville————
GlousterD39.6%15.2%22.1%CDC place

Jacksonville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

36.8%

of Trimble adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs19%
Thinking or memory17.7%
Hearing9.7%
Errands alone11.3%
Vision6.6%
Dressing or bathing5.4%
Ohio

Questions about health in Trimble

Why doesn’t Trimble have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Trimble.

What hospital is closest to Trimble?

Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital in Athens, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Trimble’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.

Where can I get low-cost care near Trimble?

3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Appalachian Family Life Center in The Plains, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trimble.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.