Eakin Mill Covered Bridge · Photo: tcpix · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Vinton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vinton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45695, 45710, 45651. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vinton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Vinton Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Ohio. In all, Vinton Township runs above Ohio on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Vinton Township
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Vinton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.9%), 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 Vinton Township’s likely range; Vinton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45695, 45710, 45651, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Vinton Township adults…
Vinton Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vinton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
Care in and near Vinton Township
No hospital or community health center in Vinton 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 Vinton 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).
How Vinton Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Vinton 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.
15.5% of Vinton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Vinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township | C− | 39.3% | 14.5% | 18.8% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | D | 39.9% | 14.8% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wilkesville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Madison Township | — | — | — | — |
Wilkesville Township and Madison Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vinton Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vinton Township
Why doesn’t Vinton 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 Vinton Township.
What hospital is closest to Vinton Township?
Holzer Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Vinton Township’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 Vinton Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopewell Health Centers - Mcarthur in Mc Arthur, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vinton 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.