On CDC estimates, Wayne Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Wayne Township differs from Ohio on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 44624, 44608, 44680, 44681. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne Township
Mental distress runs high in Wayne Township
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.5%), vs 17.5% across Ohio. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 24.9%, vs 21.3% across Ohio. Mind & connection ↓
Wayne Township is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (74.4% vs 79.9%), dentist visits (56.6% vs 62.9%), cholesterol checks (79.4% vs 86.1%) and colon screening (60.4% vs 65.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Wayne Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), 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 Wayne Township’s likely range; Wayne Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 44624, 44608, 44680, 44681, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Wayne Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayne Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 65% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Wayne Township’s median household income is $86,368; among the 10,289 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 9%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Wayne Township compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.8% (U.S. 37.1%).
How Wayne Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Wayne Township runs above Ohio.
2 in 5 Wayne 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wayne 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Wayne Township adults…
Wayne Township runs below OH on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Wayne Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Ohio. Arthritis, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Wayne Township
No hospital or community health center in Wayne 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 Wayne 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.1% of Wayne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Wayne Township and the towns around it
Wayne Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | C− | 39.2% | 11.1% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sugar Creek Township | C− | 40.5% | 11.9% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | C | 41.7% | 13.2% | 16.5% | ZIP codes |
| Walnut Creek Township | C− | 38.8% | 12% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| Paint Township | C− | 38.2% | 10.9% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sugarcreek Township | C− | 40.5% | 14.1% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wayne Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wayne Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wayne Township is better than Ohio on 6 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Wayne Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wayne Township | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.7–24.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.9–16.8 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.6–23.3 | 17.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%34.5–44.1 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%10–12.2 | 13.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%30.6–35.6 | 37.2% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%31.1–36.3 | 36.7% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.3%24.3–28.4 | 29.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.7–12.9 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%8.1–10 | 8% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.1%17.6–22.9 | 15.3% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%17.8–22.3 | 15.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.4%27–33.8 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16.7–21.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%34.3–42.4 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.3%9.6–13.2 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.7–77.1 | 79.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%54–59.3 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.4%77.4–81.6 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%72.1–76.1 | 79.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%56.9–63.8 | 65.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.6%66–76.8 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%25.4–31 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.4%35.3–43.6 | 35% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.8–28.1 | 21.3% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14.2–19.2 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.8–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.9%29.7–36.3 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%12.2–15.2 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.6–20.4 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.5 | 6.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.6–5.5 | 4.8% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wayne Township
Is Wayne Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayne Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 9%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wayne Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.5% and 44.1%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wayne Township?
Union Hospital in Dover, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Wayne Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wayne Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–13.2%), 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 Wayne Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayne 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.