Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Violet Township is healthier than 48%
Violet Township beats Ohio on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43147, 43110, 43112, 43068. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Violet Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Violet Township’s lead shrinks
Violet Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 5,391 towns with similar household incomes ($92K–$153K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Violet Township
Violet Township runs below Ohio on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.6% vs 8%), stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 7.1%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Ohio 18%). Conditions ↓
Violet Township is an active town
Only 21.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 12 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves. 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 Violet Township’s likely range; Violet Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43147, 43110, 43112, 43068, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Violet Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Violet Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #145 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 65%.
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). Violet Township’s median household income is $122,471; among the 5,391 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Violet Township adults…
Violet Township runs below OH on 7 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.
12 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Care in and near Violet Township
1 hospital in Violet Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Violet 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 Violet Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
How Violet Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Violet 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.
8.5% of Violet Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Violet Township and the towns around it
Violet Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Township | A− | 34.1% | 10.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Pickerington | A | 33.9% | 9.8% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Madison Township | B− | 34.9% | 12.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bloom Township | B | 34.9% | 12% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Truro Township | B− | 36.2% | 13.1% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Liberty Township | B | 34.9% | 12.3% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Reynoldsburg | B− | 35.4% | 13.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Violet Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Violet Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Violet Township is better than Ohio on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Violet Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Violet Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%13.5–16.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–17.7 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.1–39.3 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%30.6–36.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%31.9–38.5 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.5–29.6 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5.1–6.3 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10%8.4–12 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.2–19.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%33.9–43.6 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5.3–7 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.7–83 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%66.3–71.9 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.7–89.3 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.3–79.3 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.8%62.8–70.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.5%70.3–82.1 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.8–27.7 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29–37.7 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.9–23.7 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.4–12.4 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%21.2–26.8 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.6–13 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Violet Township
Is Violet Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Violet Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #145 of 993 in Ohio. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Violet Township?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 39.3%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Violet Township?
Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Violet Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Violet Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7%), 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 Violet Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Violet 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.