Where West Rushville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Rushville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Rushville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Rushville
West Rushville is behind on routine checkups
It trails Ohio on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (75.2% vs 79.9%), cholesterol checks (82.3% vs 86.1%) and colon screening (56.5% vs 65.2%). Checkups ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in West Rushville
West Rushville runs below Ohio on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.4% vs 7.1%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (9% vs 13.2%). Conditions ↓
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 West Rushville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Rushville adults…
West Rushville runs below OH on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Rushville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Care in and near West Rushville
No hospital or community health center in West Rushville 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 West Rushville; ≈ 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).
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.
How West Rushville adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 West Rushville 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.
11.1% of West Rushville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
West Rushville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Rushville adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Rushville
Why doesn’t West Rushville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Rushville.
What hospital is closest to West Rushville?
Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, 7.5 miles in a straight line from West Rushville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Rushville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is FCHC South in Lancaster, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Rushville.
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.