Olive Furnace · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Washington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45656, 45682. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Washington Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7.1% across Ohio. Obesity is also above the state: 44%, vs 37.1% across Ohio. In all, Washington Township runs above Ohio on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Washington Township
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
More Washington Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. There are 12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45656, 45682, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above OH on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington 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.
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 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 runs above Ohio.
4 in 10 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.
14.8% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloom Township | D | 44.2% | 15.6% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | D | 43.4% | 14.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
Decatur 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Township
Why doesn’t Washington 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 Washington Township.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Holzer Medical Center Jackson in Jackson, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
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. 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.