Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Wesley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wesley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 45724, 43787, 45711. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wesley Township
Dental care lags in Wesley Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 62.9% across Ohio. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Ohio 15.3%). Checkups ↓
COPD and obesity run high in Wesley Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8% across Ohio. 43.9% of adults have obesity, vs 37.1% across Ohio. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Wesley Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), 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 Wesley Township’s likely range; Wesley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 45724, 43787, 45711, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wesley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Out of every 100 Wesley Township adults…
Wesley Township runs above OH on 6 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.
Care in and near Wesley Township
No hospital or community health center in Wesley 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 Wesley 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 Wesley Township adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Wesley 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.
12.6% of Wesley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Wesley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township | C− | 45% | 13.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Windsor Township | D | 42.7% | 16.3% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Decatur Township | C | 43.3% | 13.2% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Marion Township | D− | 43.9% | 17.6% | 21.5% | ZIP codes |
| Palmer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bern Township | — | — | — | — |
Palmer Township and Bern 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 Wesley Township adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wesley Township
Why doesn’t Wesley 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 Wesley Township.
What hospital is closest to Wesley Township?
Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, 18.0 miles in a straight line from Wesley 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 Wesley Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Washington County Reach in Vincent, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wesley 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.