Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Vernon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vernon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44827, 44887, 44875. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vernon Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Vernon Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. In all, Vernon Township runs above Ohio on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Vernon Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.7%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Vernon Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 15.4% across Ohio. Habits ↓
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 Vernon Township’s likely range; Vernon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44827, 44887, 44875, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Vernon Township adults…
Vernon 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Vernon Township
No hospital or community health center in Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Vernon Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Vernon 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.
13.4% of Vernon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Vernon Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sandusky Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Auburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sharon Township | C | 37.1% | 13.6% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | C− | 39.6% | 14.7% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Jackson Township and Sandusky Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Auburn Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vernon Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vernon Township
Why doesn’t Vernon Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vernon Township.
What hospital is closest to Vernon Township?
Ohiohealth Shelby Hospital in Shelby, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Vernon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vernon Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Shelby Health & Wellness Center in Shelby, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vernon 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. 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.