Photo: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Washington Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Washington Township differs from Ohio on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 43017, 43016, 43064. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
COPD and stroke are less common in Washington Township
Washington Township runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.3% vs 8%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 7.1%). Conditions ↓
Washington Township is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 26.9% across Ohio. The town has 44 miles of trails across 65 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Washington Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.7% vs 62.9%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% vs 86.1%). Checkups ↓
Washington Township has a top-rated hospital
Dublin Methodist Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 43017, 43016, 43064, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Washington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #19 of 993 in Ohio. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 87%.
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). Washington Township’s median household income is $147,542; among the 2,916 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$184K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs below OH on 11 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.
44 miles of trails across 65 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near Washington Township
2 hospitals in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Washington Township does better than Ohio.
1 in 3 Washington 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.
5.1% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Washington Township and the towns around it
Washington Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | A+ | 27.6% | 9.3% | 9% | ZIP codes |
| Columbus | B− | 34.7% | 11.8% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Dublin | A+ | 26.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Hilliard | A | 29% | 9.3% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Norwich Township | A | 29.7% | 9.1% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Perry Township | A | 28.5% | 9.6% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Darby Township | A | 35.5% | 9.7% | 10.4% | ZIP 43064 |
| Brown Township | A | 30.3% | 9.4% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Washington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Washington Township is better than Ohio on 25 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Washington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Washington Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.1%10.9–13.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%9–10.9 | 13.9% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%13–15.5 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%24.8–30.4 | 37.1% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.3%26.3–30.5 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.7–36.4 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.9–24.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 11.1% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7.1–8.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–5 | 7.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 8% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2.1–2.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.6–7.8 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%8–10.1 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.3%15.5–19.2 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%16.4–20.5 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.6%29.9–35.1 | 37.9% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.5–6 | 8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%78–82.3 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.7%71.6–75.6 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.3–89.7 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%74.2–78.7 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%64.2–69.6 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%76.2–83.9 | 76% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%21.2–25.5 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%31–37.6 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.9–21.4 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%6.8–9 | 14.1% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 11.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 8.3% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%4.4–6 | 11.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.2%17.4–21.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%7.2–8.9 | 13.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–4.9 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.6–3.1 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 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 Washington Township
Is Washington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Washington Township is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #19 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Washington Township?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 30.4%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Mount Carmel Dublin in Dublin, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Washington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6%), 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 Washington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington 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.