On CDC estimates, Unity Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Unity Township trails Ohio on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44413, 44445, 44443, 44455. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Unity Township
Every town around Unity Township scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Unity Township’s D, from Middleton Township (C) to Little Beaver Township (C+). Around town ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Unity Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Unity Township runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Unity Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Unity Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Unity Township is healthier than 13%. Against the 6,435 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 28%. 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 Unity Township’s likely range; Unity Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44413, 44445, 44443, 44455, 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 Unity Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Unity Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #806 of 993 in Ohio. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 27% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Unity Township’s median household income is $51,930; among the 6,435 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Unity Township and the towns around it
Unity Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Township | D | 41.1% | 15% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Middleton Township | C | 39.7% | 14.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Columbiana | C+ | 37.3% | 15% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Springfield Township | C+ | 37% | 14.2% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
Fairfield Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Unity Township adults…
Unity Township runs above OH on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Unity Township
No hospital or community health center in Unity 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 Unity 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Unity Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Unity Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Unity Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Unity Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Unity Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Unity Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Unity Township is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Unity Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Unity Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.8–25.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.5–20.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%34.3–47.7 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.1–17 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.4–45.4 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.2–42.2 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.8–37.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.8–9.6 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.3–21 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.7–22.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%27.4–36.9 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.9–19.8 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%34.7–46.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7–10.2 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–82.2 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62%58.5–65.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.6–87.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.6–82.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.2–70.7 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.2–80.7 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.4–29.4 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.1–38.4 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.4–24.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%12.6–17.7 | 14.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.5–13.2 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.2–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%10.9–15.4 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%28.8–37.2 | 29.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17%14.8–19.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.6–17.3 | 13.9% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.2 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.4–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.1–5.1 | 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 Unity Township
Is Unity Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Unity Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #806 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Unity Township?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 47.7%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Unity Township?
HMHP St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center in Boardman, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Unity Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Unity Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–10.2%), 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 Unity 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 Unity 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.