Lamberson-Markley Houses · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Tuscarawas Township is healthier than 68%
Tuscarawas Township differs from Ohio on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 43812. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tuscarawas Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Tuscarawas Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Tuscarawas Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Tuscarawas Township is in the bottom 8% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Tuscarawas Township is healthier than only 8% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Tuscarawas Township
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Tuscarawas Township, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Ohio 37.2%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 79.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tuscarawas Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Tuscarawas Township is healthier than 8%. Against the 502 towns with similar household incomes ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 68%. Health Grade ↓
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 Tuscarawas Township’s likely range; Tuscarawas Township’s figures come from ZIP code 43812, 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 Tuscarawas Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tuscarawas Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 21% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Tuscarawas Township’s median household income is $29,375; among the 502 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 68%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Tuscarawas Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Tuscarawas Township adults…
Tuscarawas Township runs above OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tuscarawas Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Tuscarawas Township
No hospital or community health center in Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Tuscarawas Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Tuscarawas 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.
16.5% of Tuscarawas Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Tuscarawas Township and the towns around it
Tuscarawas Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarawas Township · Jackson Township | D | 42.3% | 16.3% | 20.5% | ZIP 43812 |
| Coshocton | D | 42% | 16.1% | 19.8% | CDC place |
| Keene Township | D | 41.8% | 15.3% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette Township | D | 42.8% | 16.4% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | D | 41.5% | 15.6% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| White Eyes Township | D | 40.5% | 12.8% | 21.3% | ZIP codes |
Tuscarawas Township and Jackson Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tuscarawas Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tuscarawas Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tuscarawas Township is better than Ohio on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Tuscarawas Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tuscarawas Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21.4–27 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.4–19.3 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%35.1–49.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.3%14.4–18.4 | 13.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%38.9–46.9 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%36.5–45 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 37.1%33.6–40.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.7–13.1 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.5–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.4%20.1–27.1 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.5%17.9–23 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.3%28.7–38 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.7–18.2 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.1%33.6–44.5 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%53.3–59.7 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.5–86.8 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79.3–83.8 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%58.3–67.3 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.3%65.2–78.6 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%23.9–31.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%30.2–40.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.2–24.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.5–19.3 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.5–14 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9%7.9–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5%14.2–18.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%31–39.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.7–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.2 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–5.8 | 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 Tuscarawas Township
Is Tuscarawas Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tuscarawas Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tuscarawas Township?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 43812, which Tuscarawas Township shares with Jackson Township) have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 49.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Tuscarawas Township?
Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Tuscarawas Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Tuscarawas Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.5%), 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 Tuscarawas Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C. The figures are ZIP code 43812’s, shared with Jackson Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tuscarawas 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.